South African airlines asked to tender for St Helena air service
St Helena has invited South African airlines to bid for an air service on the South Atlantic route, which the island nation is under pressure to get operational in 2017. St Helena needs the route to sustain what it views as a promising tourism market that could result in the island relying less on UK subsidies. However, the route run by Comair has been suspended because of wind turbulence and safety concerns. Despite this, St Helena remains undeterred and is exploring the viability of a southern approach to its airport from May 2017, which would accommodate smaller aircraft. Comair was using the volatile, northern approach to the airport, which made provision for large aircraft. The new approach to St Helena Airport, which is not fully operational, will service the island’s 4,500 residents and provide support to the development of its tourist market, reads the invitation for proposals. Comair CEO Erik Venter said the airline had provided its recommendations for a long-term probe of ...
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