In the aftermath of the Holyhead port closure, which was damaged during Storm Darragh, flight prices from London to Dublin have skyrocketed, with some one-way tickets exceeding €600. Ryanair has confirmed that prices on several routes are “rising rapidly” as a result of the disruption.
The closure of Holyhead port, a major ferry crossing between Wales and Ireland, has caused significant travel chaos. Junior Transport Minister James Lawless warned that the port could remain closed until spring, further compounding travel issues for the 150,000 passengers expected to use the Holyhead-to-Dublin route in the lead-up to Christmas.
Mr. Lawless also stated that he was preparing for the possibility that the port’s ferry terminals may not reopen by Friday, with some passengers and freight facing difficulties in finding alternative routes.
As a consequence, airfares have surged. A one-way Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Dublin on December 20 is now priced at €602.75. Ryanair officials confirmed that the airline’s earlier warning of £500 one-way fares has come to fruition, with flight prices from Gatwick and Stansted to Dublin climbing rapidly. For travel between December 20 and December 23, passengers can expect to pay steep premiums for flights from London to Dublin.
Ryanair spokespersons have advised travelers to expect further price increases in the coming days due to the ongoing disruptions.
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