Air Mauritius vs Philippine Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Air Mauritius | Philippine Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout | Lie-flat Suite on Airbus A350-900 |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 20 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | None | None |
| IATA | MK | PR |
| Hubs | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) | Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL) |
Air Mauritius — Pros & Cons
- + Modern A350 and A330neo fleet
- + Friendly Mauritian hospitality
- + Direct routes to island paradise destination
- − Small route network
- − Limited lounge options at outstations
- − No alliance partnership for earning miles
Philippine Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent A350 business class with enclosed suites
- + Warm Filipino hospitality
- + Competitive fares from Manila
- − Older 777 product still in service
- − Manila airport experience is challenging
- − Not part of any alliance
The verdict
Both Air Mauritius and Philippine Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Air Mauritius offers Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout while Philippine Airlines features Lie-flat Suite on Airbus A350-900. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.