Ferry passenger numbers fell by 24% in March compared to March 2024, however, per the airport stats, the change is largely due to the timing of Easter, which fell in April this year, as opposed to March in 2024. As a result, the first half of the 2024 Easter school holidays took place in March, leading to a notable spike in passengers.

The early indication for April’s figures is that we will recover the year-on-year deficit, as the data will comprise all Easter travel, which is why it’s pertinent to view March and April together. The forecasted swing to a positive year-on-year comparison is also backed up by Brittany Ferry’s forward bookings, which are up across the board. As of March, UK-to-Guernsey car bookings were ahead by 6% and car bookings from France by 14%. Foot passenger bookings have surged by an impressive 144% compared to 2024.