Markets push ahead but Monday sees mixed fortunes for industry shares
Travel industry shares generally lost ground yesterday on a day that saw London’s equity markets move ahead. The benchmark FTSE 100 index gained 0.5 per cent in value, adding 18.8 points to close at 4152.9, while the FTSE 250 fell back just 3.1 points for a finish of 5035.1. Dealers were less busy than of late, with a moderate 2.5 billion shares changing hands before the 6pm count.
The online retailer ebookers lost 7.5p to close at 492.5p after several strong performances in recent weeks, while its rival lastminute.com was static at 177.5p. Among the airlines, British Airways added 2p for a 159p finish, EasyJet fell back 1.75p to end the day at 192.25p and Ryanair close at 391p, down 5.5p.
First Choice Holidays lost half a penny for a 109p close, and MyTravel added three quarters of a penny to end the day at 22p.
