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What is an ETA and how can visitors to the UK apply for the new visa?

Travellers to the UK from 85 nationalities, including United States, Canada and France, will need the pass to enter the country

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Confusing Brexit travel red tape questions answered by Simon Calder

All you need to know on EES, Etias and the best procedure for travellers blessed with EU and UK passports

The Independent UK

Heathrow airport fire: Simon Calder answers your questions – from delayed flights to compensation and more

ASK ME ANYTHING: The Independent’s travel correspondent, Simon Calder, is here to answer your questions as a mysterious fire at the UK’s busiest airport disrupts thousands of flights

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Jetstar passengers stranded after check-in system crashes

The IT outage lasted three hours on Saturday, causing queues and impacting the flight timetable

The Independent UK

Simon Calder’s tips to save hundreds of pounds on train tickets

Another rise in train ticket prices is impending.

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Simon Calder reveals how to find the cheapest train tickets

After the latest above-inflation price rise: all you need to know about getting the best deal for rail travel in Britain

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Simon Calder explains all you need to know after Delta Air Lines plane crash

The Independent’s Travel Correspondent Simon Calder explains all you need to know after the Delta Air Lines plane crash.

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Simon Calder shares how to beat half-term holiday price wars as flights soar to 9 times the normal price

Simon Calder has shared his tips to beat the February half-term holiday price wars as flight tickets soar to nine times the normal price.

The Independent UK

Simon Calder clears up Ryanair baggage rules after passenger charged £50 for bringing water bottle on flight

Simon Calder has cleared up Ryanair's baggage rules after a passenger says she was charged £50 to bring a water bottle that she had strapped across her body onboard after the airline claimed she was violating its policy.

The Independent UK

Plus-size passenger seating rules on planes - Simon Calder explains all you need to know

As plus-sized travel campaigners call for airlines to allow bigger passengers an extra seat, free of charge, The Independent’s Travel Correspondent Simon Calder explains all you need to know on airline rules and regulations.

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Simon Calder: How my Emirates business class experience compared to economy

Exclusive: The posh seats on Emirates flight EK404 disappointed our over-fussy travel correspondent, but there were plenty of benefits

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‘Dear Emirates, if this is business class – I’ll stay in economy, thanks’

The Man Who Pays His Way: The closest experience I have had to the airline’s premium seating is in a dentist’s chair

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Anger at King’s Cross plan to remove trains from departure boards earlier – here’s how you can beat it

Network Rail is trialling final boarding calls for long-distance trains ‘so people don’t rush’

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Calder’s Cancellation Challenge: airlines with the best and the worst cancel culture

The Man Who Pays His Way: Rapidly losing patience with airlines that ground flights and make passengers foot the bill

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Kay Burley in bizarre attack on Spanish prime minister's second home plans

SKY News presenter Kay Burley appeared to launch a bizarre attack on the Spanish prime minister on his plans for second homes...

The Independent UK

Brexit blamed as Spain proposes ban on Britons buying homes

Plan to tackle housing issues would shut out those looking to retire to sunnier shores

The Independent UK

Should air fares be capped in the same way as gig tickets?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Dynamic pricing delivers for airlines and passengers

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Ryanair cuts summer flights in Spain in row over airport charges

Decision comes despite the firm behind the Spanish airports calling its fees among the lowest in Europe

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The Independent UK

Simon Calder reveals how to get train tickets for £3 in the Great British Rail Sale

A temporary train ticket sale of heavily discounted rail fares is under way.

The Independent UK

Brits buying homes in Spain to be hit with 100% property tax

Non-EU citizens seeking a home in the sun face a huge tax hike on housing

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The Weekend Travel Show: release date, interviews and everything we know

The Weekend Travel Show is hosted by Kym Marsh and Richard Arnold and features celebrities sharing their holiday experiences and tips.

The Independent UK

LA fires: Is it safe to travel to California and is LAX closed?

Roads are closed but flight disruption has so far kept to a minimum as fires spread in southern California

The Independent UK

Travel 2025: Use your wild cards, and deploy them wisely

The Man Who Pays His Way: Follow David and Noah in treating yourself (and your travel partner, if you have one)

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Can I travel around the UK by public transport on Boxing Day?

Exclusive: Key questions and answers for travelling around the UK by train, bus, ferry and air for the rest of the year

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We’ve been all over the world in 2024 – these places were our favourites

Exploring Ugandan towns, getting to know Hawaiian islands and solo trips to romantic Caribbean resorts – these are some of Independent Travel’s top highlights from the road during the last 12 months

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