On Friday the 15th, St Helena Airport officials announced that the Airport has regained Category 6 accreditation for its firefighting capabilities and full operations can resume. This is down to the incredible hard work and long hours put in by the mechanics at the airport, supported by specialist engineers from Marcé.
Full commissioning tests have been undertaken with tender R1, which will be supported by R3 and St Helena Fire and Rescue Service. The results have been accepted by the independent regulator, ASSI.
The first Airlink flight will be on Tuesday, 17 February, subject to favourable weather.
The media statement noted that the first Airlink flight will be on Tuesday, 17 February, subject to favourable weather.
Tickets will not be sold for this flight, or for Saturday, 21 February. Those with pre-booked tickets specifically for these flights should travel as normal. The remaining seats will be used for repatriation and allocated based on the length of delay.
Bookings will reopen for Tuesday, 24 February and beyond in due course.
