St Helena announces special promotion on flights with Airlink

St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink have announced a special promotion on flights between South Africa and St Helena. Return flights starting at £640 or ZAR14,820 will be available for sale from today, September 24, 2024, through to March 30, 2025. These prices apply for travel over the same period. A limited number of seats at these prices will be available per flight, with availability dependent on demand.

Flights operate weekly between South Africa and St Helena by Airlink. Mid-week flights will run between Johannesburg and St Helena from December 2024 to February 2025. Saturday flights will connect Cape Town and St Helena from December 2024 to March 2025.

Tickets can be purchased online via Airlink’s website at www.flyairlink.com and through all IATA travel agents. For residents of St Helena, tickets are available via Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc’s Shipping & Travel Agency at the Malabar in Jamestown. Passengers can visit the agency in person or contact them via email at travelagent@solomons.co.sh or by telephone on 22523.

Mark Brooks, Minister for Treasury and Economic Development, commented: “Tourism is the largest contributor to St Helena’s economy after financial assistance from the UK, and this government is committed to taking action to support the recovery of the industry post-Covid.”

He added: “The Economic Development Team will continue to work with Airlink to ensure we manage the air service in a way that benefits the island and supports our needs, now and into the future.”

Brooks further stated: “Through regular engagement with stakeholders, both local and international, we are constantly testing, reviewing, and innovating the way we promote St Helena, ensuring that the island is accessible as possible in order to maximise visitor numbers and the benefits that tourists bring to our island.”

For more information about flight schedules or booking details, passengers are encouraged to visit Airlink's official website or contact authorized travel agents.

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