Brittany Ferries has firmly ruled out any price increases or fuel shortages this year, despite escalating tensions between America and Iran. The cross-channel operator's chief executive condemned 'knee-jerk' fuel surcharges imposed on holidaymakers, branding them unnecessary and unwelcome.
The company emphasised that energy experts have confirmed marine fuels are secured for the remainder of the year, with no risk of summer holidays being disrupted by fuel shortages. Suppliers have guaranteed the uninterrupted supply of maritime fuels, including LNG, HFO and MGO.
Brittany Ferries also hit out at rivals that have implemented 'knee-jerk price rises' in response to the Middle East crisis. The firm argued that political instability is already placing sufficient financial strain on families at the petrol pump, making such moves by travel operators both unnecessary and unwelcome.
The company reported a 37% surge in bookings for July and August, suggesting families are turning away from air travel in favour of the reliability of sea holidays. Chief executive Christophe Mathieu made a clear promise: 'If you have booked with us, we will get you to a beautiful and safe holiday destination this year. Period.'
Mathieu added: 'The cost of our holidays rose by inflation earlier this year, and by inflation alone. There will be no further rises. Conflict should not be used as the basis for knee-jerk price hikes: it is absolutely the unacceptable face of capitalism.'
