22nd Jun 2020 14:55
(Alliance News) - Carnival PLC on Monday said Carnival Cruise Line has extended its operational pause in North America until the end of September.
In March, the cruise line voluntarily paused its global operations in response to the "unpredictable circumstances" evolving from the spread of Covid-19 virus. While the temporary cancellation of operations was initially meant to last until May 11, Carnival has extended the pause three times as a result of public health challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
"During this unprecedented pause in our business, we have continued to assess the operating environment and confer with public health, government and industry officials. We have watched with great interest as commerce, travel and personal activities have begun to start back up, and once we do resume service, we will take all necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of our guests, crew and the communities we bring our ships to in order to maintain public confidence in our business," said Carnival Cruise Line president, Christine Duff.
Florida-based Carnival said it is currently completing the repatriation of nearly 29,000 crew members to more than 100 nations who serve its fleet of 27 ships.
The stock was trading 6.7% lower at 1,163.50 pence on Monday afternoon in London, and the shares are down 68% in the year-to-date.
By Ife Taiwo; [email protected].
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