Ferry News - October 2008

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BMI controlling share bought by Lufthansa

The German carrier Lufthansa is purchasing the controlling stake in bmi for a reported price of £320 million.

Financial protection for airline passengers inadequate

A UK airline passenger watchdog is calling for better protection for passengers on scheduled flights.

Top award to Crystal Cruises from Conde Nast readers

The travel magazine readers voted Crystal Cruises the "Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" for the fifteenth time.

New body scanners do not blur privates

Domestic passengers at Melbourne Airport will be asked to volunteer for a trial of new body scanners.

French strike cancels Channel ferry services

Ferry services from Dover to Boulogne and Calais have been cancelled for 24 hours.

New ferry to link Dover and Boulogne next summer

The Port of Dover has approved a request by LD Lines to operate ferry service on the route from next year.

Fast train service to link north and south Wales

Economy and Transport Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has announced a new fast train service for Wales.

Burned section of freight train removed from Eurotunnel

The section of the freight train burned in the Channel tunnel blaze last month has been hauled from the site.

Thomas Cook controlling stakeholder may sell shares

Thomas Cook's controlling shareholder may sell off part of its 54 per cent stake to complete a financing deal.

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