Condor Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/condor/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:24:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Condor Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/condor/ 32 32 Jersey chooses DFDS as island’s UK and French passenger and freight service provider https://channeleye.media/jersey-chooses-dfds-as-islands-uk-and-french-passenger-and-freight-service-provider/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:05:07 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=58912 The Government of Jersey has appointed DFDS as their preferred bidder to operate the Island’s UK and French passenger and freight services from 28th March 2025. Subject to the completion of contract negotiations, the 2025 timetable will be published by the end of next week which will allow passengers to begin booking for next year. […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 December 2024 at 05:05 GMT.]]> Brittany Ferries unveils 2025 summer schedule between Guernsey, UK and France https://channeleye.media/brittany-ferries-unveils-2025-summer-schedule-between-guernsey-uk-and-france/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:46:11 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=58614 Brittany Ferries says it is ready to hit the ground running following the approval of its licence by the States of Guernsey, The company is charting a new course for Condor and the Island, starting with publication of its long-awaited summer 2025 schedule. The French company is now majority shareholder of Condor, ushering in a […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 22 November 2024 at 12:46 GMT.]]> Condor Ferries’ supervisor honoured with Jersey Customer Experience Alliance’s first SMILE pin https://channeleye.media/condor-ferries-supervisor-honoured-with-jersey-customer-experience-alliances-first-smile-pin/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00:45 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=58354 In a celebration of exceptional customer service across the island, Sonia Pestana, a supervisor at Condor Ferries, has been awarded the very first Jersey Customer Experience Alliance SMILE Pin. This recognition marks the launch of the Give Service a Smile campaign, aimed at highlighting individuals who demonstrate outstanding customer care in Jersey. Sonia has been […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 14 November 2024 at 09:00 GMT.]]> Jersey’s Chief Minister steps in to ferry issue to “reassure Islanders” https://channeleye.media/jerseys-chief-minister-steps-into-ferry-issue-to-reassure-islanders/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:36:39 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=58378 Following Brittany Ferries’ announcement that it will not extend its current contract with Jersey by seven months and in a bid to reassure Islanders, Jersey’s Chief Minister has finally stepped in. Details are slowly emerging, but it would appear that DFDS were eliminated due to a ‘legal technicality’ and the issue with the ‘Brittany ferries’ […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 13 November 2024 at 21:36 GMT.]]> Ferry debacle update: Guernsey moves ahead, Jersey defers their decision but hasn’t approached Condor https://channeleye.media/guernsey-progresses-with-brittany-ferries-whilst-jersey-defers-their-decision/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:40:18 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=58206 Guernsey’s Committee for Economic Development has provided an update on its future agreement with Brittany Ferries, whilst Jersey has ‘batted their decision into the long grass’. Brittany Ferries was confirmed as Guernsey’s preferred bidder on 30th October following a detailed 10-month tender process. The tender process was carried out jointly with the Government of Jersey, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 7 November 2024 at 14:40 GMT.]]> Guernsey selects Brittany Ferries/Condor but still no news from Jersey [latest] https://channeleye.media/guernsey-selects-brittany-ferries-condor-as-preferred-bidder/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:43 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=57995 Guernsey’s Committee for Economic Development has selected Brittany Ferries as the preferred bidder to provide lifeline sea links for the island. In what was supposed to be a joint procurement process between Jersey and Guernsey, Jersey has yet to announce their decision, which could be different. At this stage Guernsey and Jersey have not reached […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 November 2024 at 16:00 GMT.]]> Channel Islands business groups say delay in ferry tender is damaging tourism https://channeleye.media/business-groups-in-jersey-say-delay-in-ferry-tender-is-damaging-tourism/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:11:01 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=57926 Brittany Ferries, Condor and senior business groups in Jersey and Guernsey have voiced concerns over the lack of a decision in the ferry tender process, warning that the prolonged impasse is now detrimental to the Islands’ visitor economies. These concerns arise from additional delays in awarding the 15-year licence, with the tender now nearly a […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 29 October 2024 at 09:11 GMT.]]> Watch: Donation from Condor makes waves for local swimming https://channeleye.media/watch-donation-from-condor-makes-waves-for-local-swimming/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:40:19 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=57436 Future Island Games’ and Commonwealth swimming hopefuls can now look forward to improved performances following a recent grant from Condor Ferries. The Guernsey Swimming Club has used the donation from Condor’s Community Fund to purchase a number of computer tablets with waterproof covers, allowing coaches to track attendance and monitor awards in real time during […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 21 October 2024 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Brittany Ferries confirmed as new majority owner of Condor https://channeleye.media/brittany-ferries-confirmed-as-new-majority-owner-of-condor/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:48:14 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=56648 Condor Ferries has become part of the Brittany Ferries’ group following the French ferry operator’s acquisition of a majority stake in the company. Approval from the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority for the increase in ownership to 51% was received today. The change will also see Brittany Ferries assume operational responsibility for Condor with immediate effect. […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 12 September 2024 at 12:48 GMT.]]> Islands see overall increase in sea travel this summer compared to 2023 https://channeleye.media/islands-see-overall-increase-in-sea-travel-this-summer-compared-to-2023/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:20:57 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=56466 Condor has confirmed an improvement in the number of passengers carried to and from the Islands over the summer holidays in comparison with last year. The figures released indicate that during the peak travel period from 14 July to 03 September, the company carried an additional 26,874 car and foot passengers across its network than […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 9 September 2024 at 08:20 GMT.]]>