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22 January 20251 min read

Hovertravel say the cuts are driven by a decline in the number of passengers, as well as economic conditions and the recent budget measures

24 May 20241 min read

Win a Hovertravel adventure by entering the giant deckchair photo competition

21 May 20241 min read

Hovertravel honours Armed Forces with 50% discounts for D-Day 80 activities

14 May 20241 min read

Continuous improvement leads Hovertravel to retain 'Leader' status in transport inclusivity

9 May 20241 min read

Hovertravel introduces 66 new summer flights for extended evening travel

3 May 20241 min read

Isle of Wight businesses unite for beach accessibility; Hovertravel auctions charter support for fundraising scheme

29 April 20241 min read

First Bus to operate Hovertravel's Hoverbus service with new livery and lower fares

26 March 20241 min read

Crocheted chicks and hedgehogs fundraise for Sight for Wight this Easter weekend at Hovertravel in Ryde

26 February 20241 min read

Strong winds and tides impact cross-Solent travel, with service suspensions ongoing

12 January 20243 min read

This News OnTheWight reader presents past hovercraft plans as a solution for south coast congestion

30 November 20231 min read

Hovertravel earns top safety accolade, donates prize to Ryde Beach accessibility charity

23 October 20232 min read

Graham Lelliott's new book explores hovercraft adventures with Jack and Thomas's latest escapade

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