Ebookers revenue soars in Q3 fiscal '03

Online travel group Ebookers today reported that revenue nearly doubled to £18.2m (€26.5m) in the third quarter.The company which is listed on the Nasdaq saw its share price jump 4.7%

The group's loss after tax widened to £3m (€4.3m) from £2m (€2.9m) a year ago. "The Group saw strong sales in the quarter to Asia and Australia, including travellers to the Rugby World Cup," it said.