condor annoyances / amusements
Recently, the first comprehensive review of Guernsey's monopolies, duopolies, quasi-monopolies and state-owned enterprises was undertaken. Condor Ferries was classified as "pretty ropey". Condor Ferries says that checkin closes for vehicles one hour before departure. This means that vehicle passengers get to sit in a vehicle queue for around 55 minutes, inhaling the diesel fumes from whoever's left their engine running. Today it's a Preston Roofing van with reg YC21 NHK, for example. Ferry staff do not supervise this, so it's up to passengers to ask each other to turn engines off, if they care enough. That's just a warmup for the main fumes-breathing sessions, which are in the enclosed car decks on the ferry, at boarding and unboarding. The exact profile depends on your position in the deck, which you have no control over. Although there are premium lounges onboard, there is no premium option to roll on first and roll off first, thus avoiding all the...