Ascension Island: Aviation

Ministry of Defence written question – answered on 4th July 2017.

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Photo of Kevan Jones Kevan Jones Labour, North Durham

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what effect the suspension of flights to and from Ascension has had on the air bridge between the UK and the Falkland Islands.

Photo of Mark Lancaster Mark Lancaster The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence

Following the suspension of Voyager flights to and from Ascension Island, the South Atlantic airbridge has rerouted through West Africa. The airbridge continues to operate a twice-weekly schedule between the UK and the Falkland Islands.

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