Is direct with British Airways (8.25am arrival) or Air Mauritius not an option? Failing that, what about indirect with Air France (6.55am arrival)?

Well my grandparents dont like travelling with BA (don’t ask why!) so that is definatley not an option, and I suppose Virgin want to keep the revenue from the airfare, so they have done the next best thing by putting them via JNB and then another airline (which carrier is yet to be confirmed!) from JNB to MRU.

I have advised them to ask to see if VS might be able to accomodate them via NBO, DEL, DXB or BOM; or if they no option but to travel via JNB, if there is any chance of an upgrade to Upper Class, seeing as they are already booked to travel in Premium Economy.