Ferry bookings surge as ash grounds hundreds of flights

FERRY bookings surged following the cancellation of hundreds of flights with many sailings booking out by midday.

The websites of Irish Ferries and Stena Line experienced difficulties yesterday as thousands of stranded passengers logged on to get last minute transfers to and from Britain. The companies said from early yesterday they were inundated with enquiries to their call centres.

Irish Ferries said yesterday was the busiest day in its 30 year history. Its fast sailings from Dublin to Holyhead sold out before lunchtime.