Ferry News Archive
One bag or two? No problem for ferry travellers
Date: 16 Jan 2008 00:00 Source: GeneralIt looks like the airlines forgot to make a New Year's Resolution to improve their customer service in 2008.
Hot on the heels of the confusion over hand-baggage - with the lunatic situation, for example, of being able to take two items into the cabin from Heathrow to Jersey but only bring one back - comes the Holiday Which? report on the `extras' still being charged to customers by airlines.
Says Declan Mescall, Head of Passenger Sales for award-winning Irish Ferries: "Certain airlines are charging up to £20 just to check luggage into the hold - some even charging to use the check-in desk - as well as additional costs for fast-boarding services.
"Compare this with the transparency - and ease - of travelling by ferry. With Irish Ferries there are no hidden extras; once the ticket is purchased there's no charge for baggage handling and holidaymakers can bring as much luggage as the car can hold!
"With air fuel surcharges, long check-in times (our ferry check-in time is just 30 minutes), plus the cost of airport parking and car hire, surely travelling by air just doesn't stack up where there are viable options for travelling on modern, comfortable ferries."
More Ferry News from directferries.co.uk
Date: 18 May 2012 Source: Brittany Ferries
Travel to France this Summer with Brittany Ferries by car with an additional passenger from just £175 return or from £87.50 return if you travel by motorbike (rider and pillion).
Date: 14 May 2012 Source: Grandi Navi Veloci
Italian ferry giant Grandi Navi Veloci have opened 2 new services connecting France with Morocco.
Date: 08 May 2012 Source: Brittany Ferries
Spend up to 2 days in France from just £99 return when you travel with Brittany Ferries by car and take an additional passenger or from £49.50 if you travel by motorbike (rider and pillion).
Date: 05 May 2012 Source: Corsica Sardinia Ferries
If you're planning on travelling to Corsica, Sardinia or Elba this Summer with Corsica Sardinia Ferries then take a look at our new ship guides and find out what it's like onboard before you travel!
Date: 01 May 2012 Source: DFDS Seaways
Take your car by ferry to France with DFDS Seaways from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais from just £19 return.
Date: 01 May 2012 Source: P&O Ferries
Spend up to 5 days abroad and pay just £49 return when you travel from Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries.
Date: 30 April 2012 Source: Toremar
Italian ferry operator Toremar is now available to be booked online across the direct ferries network.
Date: 25 April 2012 Source: P&O Irish Sea
Take your car on the ferry between Scotland and Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries and take a second passenger for FREE – a saving of up to £50 on a return crossing!
Date: 18 April 2012 Source: Stena Line
Take your car on any ferry to Northern Ireland or Ireland with Stena Line and take a second passenger for FREE – a saving of up to £50 on a return crossing!
Date: 16 April 2012 Source: Irish Ferries
You can now save up to 30% when you take the ferry to Ireland between Monday and Thursday in April and May with Irish Ferries.