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KLM cancels over 150 flights due to the soaring price of fuel

The European journeys are ‘currently no longer financially viable to operate’, said the airline

The Independent UK

Simon Calder answers your EU entry-exit system questions – from queues to what happens if you miss your flight

ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers readers’ questions on the EES rollout – from delays and missed flights to passenger rights, queues and what travellers can expect this summer

The Independent UK

EU entry-exit system: Ask Simon Calder your urgent questions about the digital borders scheme

ASK ME ANYTHING: Could you miss your holiday flight home because of delays at passport control? Simon Calder, travel correspondent at The Independent, is here to answer your questions

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What happens about accommodation if my holiday flight is grounded by the fuel shortage?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Airlines can find plenty of creative ways to get booked passengers to their destinations

The Independent UK

Cabin calling: Should in-flight phone calls be allowed?

British Airways follows major carriers by partnering with Starlink to keep passengers connected in the air, including allowing voice and video calls. But the move is far from straightforward, with worries over cabin noise and ongoing US restrictions on in-flight calls.

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Jet fuel rationing introduced at four airports in Italy

Air BP Italia has fuel restrictions in place until at least 9 April

The Independent UK

If aviation fuel rationing starts, how might passengers on the three big airlines be affected?

The Man Who Pays His Way: My hypothetical take on how schedule culls could look on British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair

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Would you book flights for June via the Middle East?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on

The Independent UK

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

EasyJet boss says ‘book as early as possible’ to avoid air fare hikes

Airline CEOs play down concerns about a shortage of aviation fuel

The Independent UK

I flew through Abu Dhabi’s no-go zone – here’s what happened

Exclusive: The Foreign Office says Abu Dhabi and Dubai are off-limits, but flights to and from both airports are full of UK holidaymakers. Simon Calder checked in for a flight to the ‘danger zone’ to find out what awaits them

The Independent UK

Should you drink alcohol on flights? The Travel desk debates

Many travellers see a drink after take off as key to the holiday experience

The Independent UK

How long will Gulf flight chaos continue – and what are stranded passengers’ options?

The Man Who Pays His Way: How will the Middle East airlines ever rebuild confidence?

The Independent UK

Introducing dystopia tourism – my city break in Broken Hill

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder explores “dystopia tourism” in Australia, visiting the outback towns of Silverton and Broken Hill – desolate landscapes that served as the backdrop for Mad Max 2 and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

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Will my package holiday or tour be cancelled due to Iran-US war? Your refund rights

Operators including Intrepid Travel, Tui and G Adventures have issued updates

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British couple spend almost £10k for flights home from Sydney

Stranded holidaymakers are having to dig deep to find alternative ways home

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Foreign Office issue UAE safety advice for Britons trapped in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The UK government has told British nationals in the region to shelter in place

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Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest UAE travel advice as Middle East ceasefire deal reached

The Foreign Office has warned against all but essential travel to the UAE

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Middle East travel chaos: Join Q&A with Simon Calder on flight cancellations, rerouting and your rights

ASK ME ANYTHING: Simon Calder, travel correspondent at The Independent, is here to answer your questions on the escalating disruption across the Middle East – and what it means for your journey

The Independent UK

Middle East travel advice: Simon Calder answers your questions as strikes cause aviation chaos

Hundreds of thousands of airline passengers have had their travel plans disrupted

The Independent UK

When is the cheapest time to buy a flight ticket – and does it matter?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Air fares can go down as well as up, and ‘oft expectation fails’

The Independent UK

Aer Lingus to demand passports from passengers between Ireland and Great Britain

Exclusive: British Airways will continue to accept alternative forms of ID between London and Dublin, but passengers may find they are booked on the Irish airline

The Independent UK

Mexico violence: What are your travel rights if you are there or are booked to go?

All you need to know as drug-related violence erupts across this popular destination

The Independent UK

EU entry-exit system: ‘Just run that past me again …’

The Man Who Pays His Way: There seems to be no end to the questions and confusion about Europe’s digital borders scheme

The Independent UK

New visa rules make visiting this West Asian country even easier

Travellers can stay for as long as 180 days

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