Speedferries in trouble?
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Odd happenings at Dover for Speedferries, LM clearly a long way off yet but if you have bookings you might want to keep an eye on developments in case you want to protect with a backup booking.
http://www.speedferries.com/index.php
http://www.speedferries.com/index.php
No, no services running don't think - "SpeedFerries finds itself in a position where it is unable to inform its customers, employees or business partners, of a firm date for the resumption of services." And they only have the 1 boat still I think, so are pretty fooked unless they can sort it out sharpish.
Ft have it, not much more info but they surmise that they "look set to become another industry casualty"..
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/67ed5e58-acef-11dd-971e-...
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/67ed5e58-acef-11dd-971e-...
936ADL said:
Have the pirates won?
Seems a shame. The service was a bit shonky, but somehow it seemed to fit in with the Le Mans experience.
Fingers crossed they get things sorted
I actually found their service very good and very speedy. The only downside was having to climb out the fng sunroof on occasions they pack you in that tightly!!Seems a shame. The service was a bit shonky, but somehow it seemed to fit in with the Le Mans experience.
Fingers crossed they get things sorted
Hadn't booked for Le Mans yet as I am not sure what day I am going, but I have a 10 crossing superticket out of which I have 6 unused so hope they get things resolved. As a fairly regular channel crosser I have used Speedferries because of their cost and with the exception of 2 weeks ago when the crossing to France was very rough (not exactly their fault as they don't control the weather) always found them to be very good - and even on that journey the staff were brilliant, clearing up after people all crossing.
The main problem I see is that if they go, the other operators will take the opportunity of one less competitor to put their prices up, particularly as Speedferries pricing policies almost certainly reduced the prices charged by everyone else.
The main problem I see is that if they go, the other operators will take the opportunity of one less competitor to put their prices up, particularly as Speedferries pricing policies almost certainly reduced the prices charged by everyone else.
website said:
disputes with the Port regarding:
A) Substantial counterclaims towards the Port which have been entirely ignored by the French authorities, and
B) Serious competition and discriminatory issues in relation to the Port’s dealings with a French ferry operator preparing to start-up a Dover-Boulogne service.
Surely not a case of the French trying to look after their own at the expense of the rest?A) Substantial counterclaims towards the Port which have been entirely ignored by the French authorities, and
B) Serious competition and discriminatory issues in relation to the Port’s dealings with a French ferry operator preparing to start-up a Dover-Boulogne service.
odyssey2200 said:
website said:
disputes with the Port regarding:
A) Substantial counterclaims towards the Port which have been entirely ignored by the French authorities, and
B) Serious competition and discriminatory issues in relation to the Port’s dealings with a French ferry operator preparing to start-up a Dover-Boulogne service.
Surely not a case of the French trying to look after their own at the expense of the rest?A) Substantial counterclaims towards the Port which have been entirely ignored by the French authorities, and
B) Serious competition and discriminatory issues in relation to the Port’s dealings with a French ferry operator preparing to start-up a Dover-Boulogne service.
At present I'm enjoying a visit home to the UK which has been slightly buggered up now as I'm supposed to be returning with Speedferries (I arrived on the last crossing on Thursday, the 15:00 from Bolougne, it was the trip after my one that got arrested) So far I've heard feck all from Speedferries, no phone call, no email, nada. Customer service seems a tad wanting
euroboy said:
lazyitus said:
Assuming Speedferries are not going to sail again, what do you think the chances are of getting money back for the booking to LeMans ?
fk all or next to fk all ?
You SHOULD get it back - they have already promised to refund my card ASAP.fk all or next to fk all ?
Edited by lazyitus on Monday 10th November 11:33
euroboy said:
lazyitus said:
Assuming Speedferries are not going to sail again, what do you think the chances are of getting money back for the booking to LeMans ?
fk all or next to fk all ?
You SHOULD get it back - they have already promised to refund my card ASAP.fk all or next to fk all ?
Edited by touching cloth on Monday 10th November 11:36
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