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๐ญ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Travel Advisory - St Helena Airport
Airlink is pleased to advise that St Helena Airport has regained Category 6 accreditation for its firefighting capabilities following extensive repairs and successful commissioning tests, accepted by the independent regulator, ASSI. We are working closely with the airport authorities to restart scheduled services to and from St Helena Island, with the first flight planned for Tuesday, 17 February, subject to favourable weather conditions. Please note that tickets will not be sold for the flights on 17 or 21 February. Customers who are already booked on these specific flights should travel as normal. Remaining seats will be prioritised for repatriation and allocated based on length of delay. Solomons will contact affected customers directly. We kindly ask that customers do not contact Airlink or the airport regarding these allocations. Bookings for Tuesday, 24 February and beyond will reopen in due course. Airlink thanks customers for their patience and understanding during this period and looks forward to resuming normal operations.
Read More๐ญ๐ฏ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Travel Advisory
Due to Tropical Cyclone Gezani impacting the Mozambican coast, Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Beira and Vilankulos for today, with possible disruptions over the coming days, as these conditions affect safe operations. For assistance, please contact the Airlink Reservations Support Desk on +27 (0)11 451 7300, selecting Option 1, or your travel agent. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Read More๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Travel Advisory
Airlink regrets to advise of the cancellation of all flight operations to and from St Helena Island with immediate effect due to operational challenges at St Helena Airport. Customers requiring assistance with booking changes should contact the Airlink Reservations office between 05h00 and 21h00 daily at +27 (0)11 451-7300, selecting Option 1, or their travel agencies. For more information on the challenges at St Helena Airport, please follow this link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena-resilience-forumโฆ Airlink apologises for any inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Read More๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Technical Notice
Frequent flyer details cannot be manually added during booking at this time. However, they can be added after the booking is completed via Manage My Booking. Alternatively, you may sign in to your Skybucks profile to book, or contact the Skybucks Team or Reservations for assistance on 011 451 7300.
๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Resume
Airlink has this morning resumed flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo. However, this is subject to the local weather and conditions on the ground remaining favourable for flights. For updates on the status of flights, please check the Flight Info section on the website, Mobile App or contact your travel agent.
๐ญ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Affected by Floods
Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and surrounding lodges and resorts. Flights will resume as soon as the relevant authorities declare it safe for the airport to resume operations. We are in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including SANParks and the various private lodges in the area, to assist passengers who are stranded at those destinations. Customers who are booked to fly to or from Hoedspruit this week will be updated as the situation evolves.
Service Disruption Notice: Flight Delays
Airlink advises customers that flights this afternoon and evening are delayed due to air traffic control constraints at Johannesburgโs O.R. Tambo International Airport. The disruptions are caused by ATNS staffing shortages and the suspension or expiry of certain instrument flight procedures. These issues have led to departure delays, airspace restrictions, and some flight diversions, impacting the overall schedule. Airlink is working to recover operations and minimise delays. Updates will be shared via Airlinkโs app, social media, and airport information screens.
Read MoreZimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
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LATEST UPDATE - Travel Advisory More Details
LATEST UPDATE - Travel Advisory More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
๐ญ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Travel Advisory - St Helena Airport
Airlink is pleased to advise that St Helena Airport has regained Category 6 accreditation for its firefighting capabilities following extensive repairs and successful commissioning tests, accepted by the independent regulator, ASSI. We are working closely with the airport authorities to restart scheduled services to and from St Helena Island, with the first flight planned for Tuesday, 17 February, subject to favourable weather conditions. Please note that tickets will not be sold for the flights on 17 or 21 February. Customers who are already booked on these specific flights should travel as normal. Remaining seats will be prioritised for repatriation and allocated based on length of delay. Solomons will contact affected customers directly. We kindly ask that customers do not contact Airlink or the airport regarding these allocations. Bookings for Tuesday, 24 February and beyond will reopen in due course. Airlink thanks customers for their patience and understanding during this period and looks forward to resuming normal operations.
Read More๐ญ๐ฏ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Travel Advisory
Due to Tropical Cyclone Gezani impacting the Mozambican coast, Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Beira and Vilankulos for today, with possible disruptions over the coming days, as these conditions affect safe operations. For assistance, please contact the Airlink Reservations Support Desk on +27 (0)11 451 7300, selecting Option 1, or your travel agent. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Read More๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Travel Advisory
Airlink regrets to advise of the cancellation of all flight operations to and from St Helena Island with immediate effect due to operational challenges at St Helena Airport. Customers requiring assistance with booking changes should contact the Airlink Reservations office between 05h00 and 21h00 daily at +27 (0)11 451-7300, selecting Option 1, or their travel agencies. For more information on the challenges at St Helena Airport, please follow this link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena-resilience-forumโฆ Airlink apologises for any inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Read More๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Technical Notice
Frequent flyer details cannot be manually added during booking at this time. However, they can be added after the booking is completed via Manage My Booking. Alternatively, you may sign in to your Skybucks profile to book, or contact the Skybucks Team or Reservations for assistance on 011 451 7300.
๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Resume
Airlink has this morning resumed flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo. However, this is subject to the local weather and conditions on the ground remaining favourable for flights. For updates on the status of flights, please check the Flight Info section on the website, Mobile App or contact your travel agent.
๐ญ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Affected by Floods
Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and surrounding lodges and resorts. Flights will resume as soon as the relevant authorities declare it safe for the airport to resume operations. We are in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including SANParks and the various private lodges in the area, to assist passengers who are stranded at those destinations. Customers who are booked to fly to or from Hoedspruit this week will be updated as the situation evolves.
Service Disruption Notice: Flight Delays
Airlink advises customers that flights this afternoon and evening are delayed due to air traffic control constraints at Johannesburgโs O.R. Tambo International Airport. The disruptions are caused by ATNS staffing shortages and the suspension or expiry of certain instrument flight procedures. These issues have led to departure delays, airspace restrictions, and some flight diversions, impacting the overall schedule. Airlink is working to recover operations and minimise delays. Updates will be shared via Airlinkโs app, social media, and airport information screens.
Read MoreZimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
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Momentum Multiply Titans Take Preseason to St Helena
August 18, 2025 โ The Momentum Multiply Titans are breaking new ground this season, embarking on a preseason training camp in St Helena from 23 August to 30 August 2025.
The trip has been made possible through the unwavering support of Airlink, who have fully sponsored the teamโs flights. As both a valued Titans partner and the only airline connecting St Helena to the world, Airlink has played a central role in making this remarkable camp a reality.
St Helena, a remote island with deep cricketing roots, offers the perfect blend of isolation and inspiration for a high-performance squad. โSt Helena offers an environment that is increasingly rare in professional sport,โ said Sebastian Stent, Senior Marketing Manager at the Communications Hub of St Helena Government. โThe islandโs seclusion allows teams to focus completely on their preparations without distraction, while also enjoying the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and genuine hospitality of our community.โ
Momentum Multiply Titans Head Coach, Rivash Gobind, expressed his excitement ahead of the camp: โThis preseason trip to St Helena is an incredible opportunity for us as a team. The environment will allow us to focus on our cricket, strengthen our bonds as a squad, and challenge ourselves in new ways. We are extremely grateful to Airlink and all the partners involved for making this unique experience possible.โ
The initiative was born out of the strong partnership between Titans Cricket and Airlink, with St Helenaโs cricketing history providing a natural link. โCricket is rumoured to be the first sport played on the island as far back as 1844,โ added Stent. โWith support from Mantis St Helena and Sure St Helena, the camp quickly became a venture with incredible potential for everyone involved.โ
While the primary focus will be on intense training, the players and staff will also have opportunities to immerse themselves in the islandโs unique experiences โ from marine safaris and fishing excursions to the famous 699-step Jacobโs Ladder challenge. These activities promise to strengthen team spirit while giving the squad a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
For the Titans, this camp marks an opportunity to prepare for the season in an environment that fosters focus, growth, and cohesion.
For St Helena, hosting the team highlights the islandโs ability to welcome high-profile groups while showcasing its extraordinary natural and cultural assets to a global audience.
The Momentum Multiply Titans thank Airlink for their commitment and vision in helping create a preseason unlike any other.
Momentum Multiply Squad traveling to St Helena:โฏโฏ
Neil Brand, Letsolo Selemela, Jorich Schalkwyk, David De Villiers, Janco Smit, Roelof van der Merwe, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Lesego Kokohlabana, Keegan Petersen, Duan Jansen, Sibonelo Makhanya, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Andile Phehlukwayo, Junior Dala, Dayaan Galiem.
Support Staff:
Rivash Gobind (Head Coach), Albie Morkel (Assistant Coach), Karen Smithies (Team Manager), Mojalefa Sebetlela (Physiotherapist), Stuart Fortuin (Stadium Manager), Ramano Ramoo (Data Analyst).
Media:
Derek Alberts & Dylan OโLeary.
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