Ferry News - March 2009

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Cosmos slashes Europe prices for summer

Prices on Cosmos Tourama European holidays have been reduced by as much as £170.

Easter holiday rail bookings up significantly

New figures show that UK rail bookings for the Easter holiday this year are up by 40 per cent.

Costa commits billions to fleet expansion

Costa Cruises has announced it will spend €2.4 billion in a three-year fleet expansion programme.

Brittany Ferries makes bid to acquire rival

The announcement follows the retraction of an offer made by LD Lines earlier this week.

No Scottish high speed rail link in near future

The British Airways boss says a high-speed cross-border line won’t happen in his lifetime.

Australia may offer free flights to tourists

The country is considering the plan to increase international visitor numbers to help stimulate the economy.

Second ferry company under investigation by OFT

Another ferry operator owned by Macquarie is being investigated by the Office of Fair Trading.

Two on ferry injured in heavy seas

A NorthLink ferry passenger and a crew member were injured on Wednesday when the vessel rolled in heavy seas.

C2c train staff to stage walkout

On Monday, staff at train operator c2c will strike for 24 hours due to a dispute over holidays.

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