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Nine Bedford train crash victims fighting for life after deadly rush hour rail disaster

Dozens of passengers remain in hospital as investigators probe the cause of Friday’s collision between two London-bound services

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Bedford train crash: Everything we know about the collision that killed a driver and injured 100

Investigations into the cause of the crash between two East Midlands Railways services are ongoing

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Legendary travel correspondent Simon Calder’s best moments during 32 years at The Independent

Simon Calder, The Independent’s resident travel correspondent, is leaving after 32 years at the publication.

The Independent UK · May 29

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Travelling to Europe this summer? Ask Simon Calder anything about EU travel red tape

ASK ME ANYTHING: Ask travel correspondent Simon Calder your questions about Europe’s new entry rules, border delays and travel red tape ahead of your next trip abroad

The Independent UK · May 29

Simon Calder’s 32 years on the road as travel correspondent for The Independent

Simon Calder signs off with a journey through the past three decades ‘working’ in the industry of human happiness

The Independent UK · May 29

Why is it so difficult to travel to – and through – Europe by train?

Train Talk: Simon Calder speaks to The Man in Seat 61 about continental rail travel

The Independent UK · May 26

Dover debacle shows the entry-exit system needs a tailor-made British solution

The Man Who Pays His Way: The fundamental problem of EES is that it was never designed to contend with the British

The Independent UK · May 24

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Bank holiday travel chaos: Simon Calder reveals best times to travel this weekend to avoid strikes, traffic and delays

Wanting to skip bank-holiday travel chaos? Here is when and where you should avoid to try and ensure you aren’t one of millions of travellers facing disruption this weekend.

The Independent UK · May 22

Is this the end of the pre-flight pint? Simon Calder explains

A pre-holiday pint at the airport for some is a staple ahead of a flight. But could this beloved tradition be coming to an end?

The Independent UK · May 7

Britons ditching Spain after rival destination drops EU biometric requirement

Exclusive: ‘Travellers are opting for destinations where the arrival experience is smoother’

The Independent UK · May 6

Simon Calder explains hantavirus cruise outbreak latest as British crew member to be evacuated

Three passengers have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus ripped through an Atlantic Ocean cruise ship, the MV Hondius.

The Independent UK · May 5

Could your summer holiday be in peril due to a jet fuel crisis? Here’s why you don’t need to panic — just yet

Holiday trips are likely to be prioritised ahead of business journeys as government eases slot rules, says Simon Calder

The Independent UK · May 2

Why and how European airlines may cancel flights – and why passengers shouldn’t worry about holidays

Simon Calder shares his advice for passengers concerned about the price and availability of jet fuel

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Top travel firms vow not to apply ‘war’ surcharges to summer holidays

The Man Who Pays His Way: Tui, easyJet, Jet2 and Brittany Ferries have moved smartly to calm concerns

The Independent UK · Apr 26

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The Independent UK · Apr 23

Simon Calder explains what to do if your flight is cancelled as jet fuel price soars

Holidaymakers may be concerned about flight cancellations, fuel shortages, and rising costs amid travel uncertainty following the US-Israeli attack on Iran and the subsequent reprisals.

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Will British Airways flights to Guernsey thrive after a 40-year absence?

Plane Talk: The island is now ‘connected to the rest of the world’ after route resumes

The Independent UK · Apr 18

Greece goes its own way – and drops EU entry-exit biometrics for British travellers

The Man Who Pays His Way: Flying in or out of Corfu, Crete or Rhodes? No fingerprints necessary

The Independent UK · Apr 17

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

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The Independent UK · Apr 14

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 · Apr 13

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

The Independent UK · Apr 12

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

Euronews · Apr 8

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 7

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 · Apr 5

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

The Independent UK · Apr 4

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