Online sellers lead the way again as Tuesday’s markets move ahead
Travel industry shares enjoyed a largely positive day yesterday as London’s equity markets moved ahead.
The FTSE 100 index of leading shares gained 0.9 per cent of its value, moving ahead 35.4 points to close at 4079.7, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 edged back 0.1 per cent, closing 3.1 points down at 5164.3.
Online retailers fared the best yesterday, with ebookers moving ahead 20p to close at 502.5p and lastminute.com adding 10p to crash through the GBP2 barrier at 204p.
Airlines fared less well; British Airways managed to gain 2p to close at 173p despite troubles with the unions, EasyJet lost 7.25p to close at 231p and Ryanair lost 3p for a 419.5p finish.
MyTravel lost 3.25p to finish at 34.25 after a positive performance the previous day, and First Choice Holidays moved back 3p to close at 116p.
