MONDAY ASH ALERT – Boom in ferry travel
Saturday, 19 Apr, 2010
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Ferry companies have seen a "massive" increase passengers bookings as they try to assist passengers stranded by grounded airlines in the wake of the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud.
Passenger Shipping Association director Bill Gibbon said: “Ferry members have reported unprecedented demand for both foot passenger and car bookings.
"Stena Line reported more than a 50% increase in business and a six-fold increase in online activity, whilst SeaFrance has reported a huge surge in bookings with an increase of 100% in foot passengers alone, with car bookings yesterday increasing by 120%.
"P&O Ferries took more than 3,000 foot passengers overnight whilst Irish Ferries have announced an increase in bookings, a 200% increase in calls and a surge in visits to its website.
"LD Lines has also experienced 50% increase in bookings for both foot and car passengers.
"While many operators still have availability for today and the weekend, passengers are advised to book prior to travel.
"We have never experienced such a travel situation, and ferries are proving they are a reliable and valuable alternative way to travel to and from the continent and this will continue to be the case long after the volcanic ash cloud has gone on its way."
by Phil Davies
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