Airlink set to relaunch seasonal St Helena flight in November
Airlink’s seasonal mid-week flight from Johannesburg to Jamestown, St Helena will take to the skies this November. Here are the details…
The island of St Helena can look forward to more visitors from South Africa this November, as Airlink’s additional weekly flight from Johannesburg to Jamestown is set to begin.
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ST HELENA TO WELCOME ANOTHER FLIGHT FROM SOUTH AFRICA
According to Tourism Update, the new seasonal flight will operate on Tuesdays from 28 November 2023 until the end of February 2024, and will complement the regular Saturday flights.
Rodger Foster, CEO and Managing Director of Airlink, added that St Helena was a uniquely important destination in the airline’s network.
“We are privileged to be able to support the island’s economy by providing the much-needed extra mid-week peak-season connectivity that enables tourism, while also promoting trade and providing a vital air bridge to the world via Airlink’s main Johannesburg hub.” Foster stated as per Tourism Update.
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While the government Head of Tourism, Matthew Joshua, added that they were delighted to offer travellers to the island more flexibility and more options.
“We have seen a great increase in interest from the South African market to travel to St Helena, and this additional mid-week flight will allow us to capitalise on that demand.” Joshua said.
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The mid-week flight will start from 28 November and will operate on Airlink’s 98-seat Embraer E190.
A POPULAR DESTINATION
One of the most remote islands in the world, St Helena has become a popular tourist destination over the years. The volcanic, tropical island is famous for its association with Napoleon Bonaparte, who was exiled there from 1815 until his death in 1821.
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Despite its small size, St Helena boasts a variety of breathtaking natural landscapes, such as lush greenery, rugged coastline and unique rock formations. Diana’s Peak, the island’s highest point, offers stunning panoramic views of the island and is a landmark spot to visit for tourists.