Did you know that UK armed forces get a 20% discount with Hovertravel if they show a valid ID card? The company will be flying the flag of remembrance this week.
With the Freedom 90 craft out of service following a problem at the end of last month, there's certainly a bit of 'bover the hover' today as 'technical reasons' take another craft out of service.
After what Hovertravel describe as 'a major fault' with a propeller, the entire service is suspended until at least 18.15 today (Sunday) whilst the situation is fully-assessed. An update is expected at 5pm.
A great deal of work has gone into trying to make this happen, but due to marine regulation constraints, a service between Southsea and Sandown would not be viable.
Here are the facts about the Southsea / Sandown Hover service that the Sandown Business Association have been proactive in arranging to bring visitors to their town.
Southern Vectis has teamed up with Hovertravel and National Express to offer passengers all-in-one tickets to travel from the Isle of Wight to destinations across the UK.