Travel Stockwatch

Friday, 05 Sep, 2003 0

Travel industry shares had a pretty torrid time yesterday as London’s equity markets slumped.

The FTSE 100 index lost 0.3 per cent of its value, falling 13.3 points to close at 4248.8, while the FTSE 250 suffered took some big hits and fell 1.2 per cent and ended the day at 5707.7, down 71.2 points. Dealers were once again very busy and traded 3.7 billion shares on the day.

Among travel shares there were few good performances. Online retailers suffered; ebookers dropped 10.5 points to close at 589.5p and lastminute.com dropped 6p for a 273p finish.

The airlines did little better; British Airways fell back 6.75p to close at 199.25p, easyjet dropped three quarters of a penny to 254p, and Ryanair lost 3p to close at 450.5p.

First Choice Holidays managed to gain half a penny to 114p, while MyTravel fell 2.75p to 21.25p.



 



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