Is Air Madagascar still operating?
It is the national airline of Madagascar operating services to Europe, Asia and neighbouring African and Indian Ocean island destinations, from its main base, Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo. It also operates an extensive domestic network….Air Madagascar.
| IATA | ICAO | Callsign |
|---|---|---|
| MD | MDG | AIR MADAGASCAR |
Why is there no A340 400?
Why the design of the A340-400 was flawed Its larger passenger capacity but shorter range limited its routes. It had four engines, burning rather more fuel than a twinjet (like the available Boeing 777) but with no added advantage.
What is the airline of Madagascar?
Société Nationale Malgache de Transports Aériens, operating as Air Madagascar, is the national airline of Madagascar.
Are there flights to Madagascar?
There are no direct flights to Madagascar from North America. The commonest solution from the east coast is usually a flight to Europe on Air France or on Kenya Airways’ partner KLM, followed by flights as described above from London or Paris.
What airlines still fly A340?
Airbus A340
| A340 | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 25 October 1991 |
| Introduction | 15 March 1993 with Lufthansa & Air France |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Lufthansa Mahan Air South African Airways Swiss International Air Lines |
What is the money in Madagascar?
Malagasy ariary
Madagascar/Currencies
The Malagasy Ariary (MGA) is the local currency of Madagascar. The most accepted foreign currency is the Euro, but US dollars and GBP are easily changed. You can exchange money at banks or make withdrawals from local ATMs.
What’s the best way to get to Madagascar?
The best way of getting to Madagascar is to fly from London Heathrow to Nairobi (daily, overnight) and connect onwards to Tana. Alternatively, you could fly to Paris and connect (daily) to an Air France or Air Madagascar flight (11hr) – the latter uses planes leased from and run by Air France.