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World Cup 2026: Great road trips for England and Scotland football fans

England supporters can motor from Dallas to Boston, arriving shortly after Scotland supporters have departed south to Miami

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Heathrow incident latest: Manhunt for airport ‘pepper spray’ suspects after 21 injured in suitcase robbery

Man arrested on suspicion of assault as police search for remaining suspects

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Are airport drop-off fees a rip-off or a useful eco nudge?

Plane Talk: £7 is now the standard fee for dropping off passengers outside the terminal

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

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The story behind the ‘ghost train that never was’ from Manchester to London

After Manchester-London ‘no passengers’ U-turn, who calls the shots on which rail services can run?

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Is it fair to charge foreigners more to enter tourist sites?

The Man Who Pays His Way: There are limits and President Trump’s administration has gone way beyond them

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Budget airlines jostle for Ukraine flight revival once war with Russia ends

Exclusive: Both Ryanair and Wizz Air insist they will be first back when the fighting stops, with easyJet planning flights from Gatwick to Kyiv

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

What the rail fare freeze means for train passengers

The Man Who Pays His Way: Passengers will save hundreds of pounds on ticket prices, but could the government have gone further?

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

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Ryanair digital boarding passes: The verdict from passengers – and the airline

Plane Talk: Flying on Europe’s biggest budget airline is not compulsory

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Ryanair bans paper boarding passes: Simon Calder and Michael O’Leary explain all

Ryanair will not allow passengers to fly using print-outs of boarding passes from Wednesday (12 November).

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Everything you need to know as Ryanair bans paper boarding passes

Europe’s biggest budget airline says allowances will be made for non-smartphone users

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

EU entry-exit system: The teething problems and delays impacting the new border system

Port of Dover plan for fingerprints and facial biometrics deferred, while airline passengers report hold-ups

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Does Great British Railways really signal a new era for passengers?

Train Talk: ‘How can we feel confident that these plans will translate into more reliable train journeys and fares that are value for money?’

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

The Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens – what took so long?

The Man Who Pays His Way: The builders have reached the finish line for Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum, and now the race to the past begins

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

What are your rights as Eastern Airways ceases operations? Simon Calder explains

UK regional airline Eastern Airways has “suspended operations”, with passengers who had booked with the airline being told not to travel to airports.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Eight hours of travel jeopardy on the long and winding road to Chisinau

The Man Who Pays His Way: Locals look after lost souls

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Could Europe’s last divided nation finally be unified, and what would it mean for travellers?

Exclusive: Simon Calder takes soundings from both sides of the ‘green line’ that cuts through the nation and its capital

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

How to fix Britain’s trains: Expert calls for more railcards, reservations and first-class carriages

Train Talk: Thomas Ableman believes some passengers will gladly pay more for superior service

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Big change for travelling with pets in Europe - Simon Calder explains all you need to know

Travelling by plane with pets in Europe? Huge changes are coming thanks to a new ruling by a top European court.

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The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025

Czech checkpoint: Man versus machine at Prague airport

The Man Who Pays His Way: Why all this fuss about travel insurance for trips to Europe? 

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

I am travelling to the EU. What has changed with the entry-exit system?

All you need to know about handling the Schengen area entry-exit system

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air

The men’s football team were travelling home following a victory over Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Simon Calder tests the new EU entry-exit system – the questions, scans and fingerprints demanded at the border

Exclusive: Your second-by-second guide to hand-to-hand combat with EES airport kiosks

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

How long does EU entry-exit scheme take? Simon Calder puts it to the test

The European Union’s entry-exit system (EES) for British passport holders, as well as other “third-country nationals”, took effect on Sunday 12 October.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Major train disruption over Christmas confirmed by Network Rail on key lines

Between 27 December and 4 January, train services at London Waterloo may be cancelled or delayed

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Sweden tourist board offers ‘prescription’ so doctors can sign-off your visit

The ‘medical referral’ from Visit Sweden aims to promote physical and mental well-being

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