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Ryanair calls for air traffic control reform after ‘shambolic’ Athens flights delays

The airline claims more than 900,000 passengers have been ‘unfairly delayed’ so far in 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Pokemon-like sea creature with painful sting forces beaches in Spain to close

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

The best things to do in London this August bank holiday, from the Independent’s travel experts

The carnival, museums and walking routes to catch in the capital this weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

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Inside Thailand’s new luxury train ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

The Blue Jasmine will roll through five provinces in the Thai countryside

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Train tickets slashed to £1 in Wales this month

Passengers in the south east can access cheaper fares throughout August

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

An eclipse expert’s guide to next year’s solar blackout

Exclusive: Could there be a ‘Mallorca miracle’ on 12 August 2026?

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

‘We feel abandoned – we certainly won’t be flying Air Canada again’ say British families

Exclusive: Canadian carrier said it searched for alternative flights ‘on over 120 airlines’ without success – but finding a replacement took five minutes on the phone to a UK travel agent

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

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Air Canada cabin crew strike: Everything you need to know about the total shutdown

Airline warns ‘other carriers are already very full due to summer travel peak’, limiting travellers’ options for alternative flights

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

How the HS2 shambles could have been avoided – if we’d copied the Swiss

Train Talk: After all the squandered billions, some lessons for the future of railway expansion

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

How would a holiday lottery work? Simon Calder spins the travel roulette wheel

All you need to know about the principles of limiting visitors through chance

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Travel agents hit out at claim by Booking.com boss that ‘AI can find the best holiday for you’

Exclusive: ‘At its heart, travel is about human connection’ says Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of the Advantage Travel Partnership

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Are online travel agents cleaning up their act?

Plane Talk: UK travellers could get windfall benefits from European Union action

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

British Airways ‘SuperJumbo’ to Heathrow turns back for heavy landing after smoke alert

Exclusive: Airbus A380 lands safely at Johannesburg with over 100 tons of fuel on board

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

The ideal flight time: Early shift, late show or something in between?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Mid-morning departures have their merits, but they’re not for me

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Amsterdam is building tiny staircases to help cats exit its canals

Hundreds of wooden steps will be constructed to stop small animals from drowning

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Everything you need to know about Heathrow’s expansion plans

A third runway could allow airport to expand to 150 million passengers a year, nearly double the current scale

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

British Airways: ‘Yes, you can travel a few hours earlier – for an extra £900’

Plane Talk: Why don't airlines encourage passengers to travel on an earlier flight if seats are available?

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

What wildfires and extreme heat in Europe could mean for your summer holiday

The Acropolis is closed and cruise excursions are cancelled due to soaring temperatures in Greece and Turkey

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The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Tourism minister: Britain must boost visitors from home and away

The Man Who Pays His Way: Chris Bryant does some work experience in the tourism industry in Cornwall

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

How to avoid travel disruption across air, rail, road and ferries this weekend

Exclusive: RAC warns of ‘frantic Friday’ queue on motorways, while air-traffic control woes could be exacerbated by President Trump’s visit to Scotland

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Simon Calder issues mobile roaming warning for summer holidaymakers

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The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Schengen Area: What can I expect when crossing the EU’s internal borders?

Don’t be a checkpoint Charlie: pack your passport when travelling within the ‘passport-free zone’

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025

Have holiday prices really surged by a quarter?

The Man Who Pays His Way: A family of four can go on a Mediterranean package holiday next weekend for under £800

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Air India crash report: Simon Calder takes a closer look at findings

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The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Air India crash report: Simon Calder explains how flight was ‘doomed’ without sufficient power

The Independent’s Simon Calder takes a closer look at the preliminary report into last month’s Air India crash.

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