The team at Atlantic Star have taken the decision to cancel the proposed October 2016 services between the UK and St.Helena. Whilst we regret having to take this decision, we have done so against the background of continued uncertainty regarding flight operations on to runway 20 at St.Helena. Runway 20 faces into the prevailing trade winds and is therefore the best suited to supporting flights operating with a commercially viable payload. However, until more comprehensive a

The team at Atlantic Star are very aware of the current frustration felt by island residents and visitors regarding the uncertainty surrounding the provision of both scheduled and charter services to St Helena Airport. We share this frustration, and want to reassure travellers that lots of background work is taking place to design a robust, safe and commercially viable solution to the challenges posed by the wind characteristics experienced in the late stages of approach to l