Saint Helena is well known to almost everyone, as it was the place of Napoleon's exile from 1815 until his death in 1821. However, it is very difficult for modern tourists to get there. Previously, the territory of Saint Helena, which is located two thousand kilometers from the coast of South Africa, had to be sailed by sea for several days from Cape Town. However, recently the first airport was built on the island and a commercial flight was launched.
The aircraft is operated by Comair, a subsidiary of British Airways. According to Comair, the aircraft will be used for regular flights to the island from Johannesburg. Comair Chief Operating Officer Martin Louw, who was on board the historic first flight, said the flight offers incredible views of the water and the island itself.
The island has a population of 5000. The population size suggests that there will be little demand for commercial air travel. However, adding an air link could be very beneficial to the virtually non-existent industry. tourism Saint Helena Islands.
