update from Atlantic Star
Tickets for flights between the UK and St. Helena will go on sale at midday on Monday 2nd November 2015.
These flights, operated as charters by TUI-fly, will link the UK with St. Helena direct for the first time in history. In recognition of the event Atlantic Star and TUI-fly have allocated the flight number OR1502 for the southbound flight, reflecting the year St. Helena was discovered. The northbound flight will be the OR2002, the year that citizens of the British Overseas Territories became British Citizens.
An Economy ticket will cost £1299 including all taxes and charges. This price includes a 15kg hold baggage allowance and a 5kg carry on bag. Seating is 6 abreast with a 30” seat pitch. Service on board will include a meal on each sector and a complimentary bar serving both soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Economy Plus prices start at £1799 and includes an extra 3” of legroom, 4 abreast seating, sparkling wine included in the bar offering, executive lounge access and Fast Track through security at Gatwick.
Child seats are available at £799 which is less than the industry standard 2/3 of an adult fare reflecting Atlantic Star’s commitment to providing opportunities for families to travel to and from St. Helena.
Ticket sales will be conducted on behalf of Atlantic Star by TravelPack Ltd, a fully ATOL bonded and long-established UK travel agency, and can be purchased, from 2nd November, via our website or at the TravelPack Wembley shop. Tickets can also be purchased in person at Solomons travel shop in Jamestown, St. Helena.
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Last word from the "e"
the contract is between Atlantic Star and TUI-fly and we as ppruners are not privy to the small print of how this will be accomplished, at least as yet. But the key players are I think being very forthcoming so there is little need to speculate. Also there is a lot yet to be done, most work is going swimmingly but there are some issues to be addressed that may delay timing. If you have not visited the St Helena Access website access site then do. OK phone lines are expensive and mail is slow but facts beat all. Especially as St Helenans answer phones in person without being told by an automated voice that your call is important to us blah blah for the next five minutes while your call charges go through the roof.
Still sailing......