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Date: 27 April 2010 Source: independent.co.uk
The volcanic ash cloud crisis and soaring oil prices are likely to lead to a 5.2 per cent rise in air fares this year, according to figures published yesterday.
Date: 26 April 2010 Source: Norfolk Line
Take advantage of Norfolkline’s Spring midweek madness fare and head to the Continent for just £29 return!
Date: 26 April 2010 Source: Brittany Ferries
Now's a great time to book a few days away with Brittany Ferries and to re-charge the batteries on a well-deserved break!
Date: 26 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Dover ferry operators are reporting that normal service has now been resumed following the ash cloud crisis.
Date: 23 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Now that a few days have passed since the majority of UK airspace re-opened ferry services are starting to return to more normal levels with availability on most routes expected to increase as each day passes.
Date: 23 April 2010 Source: BBC News
European air traffic has returned to normal, with nearly all restrictions imposed during the volcanic ash cloud crisis now lifted, officials say.
Date: 22 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
For Cross Channel Foot passenger crossings, we are still being advised that bookings can only be accepted at the port.
Date: 21 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
In most cases we advise that you check availability online and try to complete your booking there.
Date: 21 April 2010 Source: Travel Weekly
All UK airports reopened at 10pm yesterday (April 20) following six days of flight disruption from a cloud of volcanic ash.
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
SeaFrance Dover Calais
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Portsmouth to Le havre
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Newhaven to Dieppe
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Ryan Air
Ryanair today (Tue 20th April) at 1500hrs confirmed that based on current meteorological forecasts and the continuing emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere over Iceland, it continues to operate Southbound flights from Spain, Southern Italy, Malta and Morocco as scheduled. From tomorrow Wed 21st April, Ryanair expects to resume Southbound flights from its Marseille base in the South of France as well. Passengers holding reservations on these flights at these airports, should continue to present themselves at these airports as normal.
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
News from Norfolkline's website:
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Lloyds List
Britain's Department for Transport is allowing Dover ferry operators to carry passengers in numbers that would normally be illegal under rules against overloading, in a bid to repatriate travellers stranded by the aviation crisis. French authorities are understood to have made similar provisions for French concerns.
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Eurostar
As demand for Eurostar this week remains high, they have confirmed additional Eurostar services for Thursday 22 April. Tickets are now available as follows:
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
According to Irish Ferries website:
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
LD Lines & Transmanche Ferries
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Brittany Ferries
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: Nats
The situation regarding the volcanic eruption in Iceland remains dynamic and the latest information from the Met Office shows that the situation today will continue to be variable.
Date: 20 April 2010 Source: RTE.ie
Here is a list of countries as of 0600GMT on Tuesday and their airspace status:
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Sea France
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Irish Ferries currently have car & foot passenger only availability on most Irish Sea & Ireland – France Cruise Ferry Sailings, and some Dublin Swift Fast Ferry departures to / from Holyhead.
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: BBC News
Airspace in Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England is due to reopen on Tuesday after days of travel chaos caused by a volcanic ash cloud.
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
UK-Spain
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Good availability between Roscoff and Plymouth, and good foot passenger availability from both Cherbourg and St Malo to Portsmouth.
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Availaibility for all Norfolkline services is summarised below.
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
P&O Ferries have confirmed that no new foot passenger bookings can be made online or by phone (through Direct Ferries or themselves directly) before 25th April.
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
The current position with Brittany Ferries:
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
P&O Irish Sea services are operating to schedule with spaces currently available.
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Extra Round Trip has been added by DFDS Seaways on their Esbjerg – Harwich service:
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Norfolkline Dover Dunkerque
Date: 19 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
No daytime sailing today
Date: 18 April 2010 Source: DirectFerries
Travel update for Dover - Dunkerque from Norfolkline
Date: 18 April 2010 Source: RTE.ie
P&O Irish Sea has said services between Larne, Troon and Cairnryan continue to operate to schedule with spaces currently available for both vehicles and passengers on all sailings this evening and tomorrow morning.
Date: 18 April 2010 Source: RTE.ie
AUSTRIA - Airspace expected to remain closed until at least 2400 GMT Sunday.
Date: 18 April 2010 Source: Ryan Air
Ryanair has confirmed that based on current meteorological forecasts, and the continuing emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere over Iceland, it has decided to cancel all scheduled flights to/from the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Poland and the Baltic States until 1300hrs on Wed 21 April.
Date: 18 April 2010 Source: Dover Harbour Board
Updated @ 5pm
Date: 18 April 2010 Source: BBC News
Europe's airlines and airports have called for an immediate reassessment of flight restrictions imposed because of volcanic ash from Iceland.
Date: 18 April 2010 Source: DirectFerries
SeaFrance Dover Calais
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Sailing Update- Extra Sailings Added for Monday, April 19th
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Norfolkline Dover Dunkerque Ferries are operating to schedule with limited space currently available.
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Brittany Ferries still have space available for both car and foot passengers to and from the continent over the next few days however cabin space is very limited.
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Fastnet Line Swansea - Cork
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Cairnryan/Troon - Larne:
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
P&O Ferries
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Norfolkline Dover Dunkerque Ferries
Date: 17 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Space available on all routes for vehicles and foot passengers.
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
P&O Ferries have now announced that they'll not be taking any new foot passenger bookings before Wednesday 21st April.
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Irish Ferries continues to experience exceptional demand for both foot passenger and vehicle space on its four daily sailings between the UK and Ireland.
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Brittany Ferries can provide an alternative to those who have had their holiday plans disrupted by the ban on flying with space available, for both car and foot passengers on their routes between:
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Norfolkline Irish Sea
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
SeaFrance now has only limited availability for cars and other vehicles looking to travel to the continent in the next 24 hours.
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
No Foot passenger availability before Monday 19th April
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Norfolkline Irish Sea
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
DFDS Seaways Newcastle - Amsterdam
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Fastnet Line
Date: 16 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Many ferry services are currently available for vehicles however it is not advised to travel to the port without a confirmed booking.
Date: 15 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Travel updates and latest sailing information from P&O Ferries @ 22h00 on Thursday 15th April 2010
Date: 15 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Norfolkline Dover Dunkirk Ferries are operating to schedule with space currently available.
Date: 15 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
P&O Irish Sea services are currently operating to schedule with spaces available for both vehicles and foot passengers on the Troon - Larne and Cairnryan - Larne services.
Date: 15 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Many ferry services are still available however they are filling up quickly.
Date: 15 April 2010 Source: Eurostar
Due to the disruption to air travel in the UK there is heavy demand for Eurostar's services.
Date: 15 April 2010 Source: BBC News
If you need to find live information on flights before transfering to a ferry, click here to check the status of your airport.
Date: 15 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Due to the disruption to air traffic and the resulting surge in ferry traffic our contact centre will be open until 8pm tonight.
Date: 14 April 2010 Source: DFDS Seaways
When you take the car to Holland with DFDS Seaways and return within 5 days of departure you'll get up to 25% discount before June 2010!
Date: 13 April 2010 Source: Norfolk line
Norfolkline are currently offering overnight return trips to France from just £19 return - perfect if you're planning a short break to the continent!
Date: 13 April 2010 Source: Venezia Lines
If you're planning a trip from Italy to Croatia, Slovenia or Albania then you'll be pleased to know that Venezia Lines have now opened their services for 2010!
Date: 12 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Travel to Ireland in Spring with Irish Ferries and you could save 33% off the normal price!
Date: 09 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Travel from Ramsgate to Ostend with LD Lines in Spring or Summer from just £27 each way for a car and up to 9 passengers.
Date: 09 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Travel from Dover to Boulogne with LD Lines in Spring or Summer from just £29 each way for a car and up to 9 passengers.
Date: 07 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
Striking workers at SeaFrance have ended their industrial action which had disrupted cross-Channel services from the Kent port of Dover for five days.
Date: 06 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
SeaFrance expects to resume its Dover to Calais sailings from 08.15 hours on Wednesday 7 April following strike action.
Date: 02 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
SeaFrance regrets to advise us that its services today are cancelled due to a strike by one of its trade unions.
Date: 01 April 2010 Source: Direct Ferries
DFDS Mini Cruises to Amsterdam are currently 40% off for selected departures in April, May and June!
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