The Latest Breaking News from Simon Calder

Is it safe to travel to the south of France after wildfires hit Marseille?

Flights to and from the popular southern France hotspot were delayed, diverted or cancelled due to the blaze

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

If Ryanair didn’t exist, would you have to invent it?

The Man Who Pays His Way: What did Europe’s biggest budget airline ever do for us?

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025

Europe heatwave latest: Two killed in Spanish wildfire as extreme temperatures sweep the continent

Elswhere in Europe, thousands of schools have been shut in France while wildfires continue to burn in Turkey

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Beat the summer rush: Simon Calder reveals everything you need to know about renewing your passport

Exclusive: Renewals are taking a fortnight – and to complicate matters, Denmark is making up its own rules

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

Air India flight from UK diverted to Saudi Arabia due to bomb threat

Diversion is latest in a string of crises for Indian airline since deadly Ahmedabad crash

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Cyprus travel: Simon Calder explains as Foreign Office safety advice issued

The Independent travel correspondent Simon Calder offers his advice on whether it is safe to travel to Cyprus as the Iran-Israel conflict continues.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

When should you arrive at the airport? Our travel team reveal how long they leave (without missing a flight)

As 'airport theory' prompts passengers to dash to the boarding gate, does our travel team cut it fine while flying, or is there plenty of time for a Pret?'

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Simon Calder answers your air travel safety questions – from Boeing worries to the truth about budget airlines

ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answered readers’ questions on flight safety – from how crashes like Southend and the Air India disaster are investigated to what passengers can do to stay safe

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

British Airways reveals how you can use your Amex to earn points in new loyalty scheme

Tier points can be earned with a British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Ryanair passenger bumped off flight after not reserving a seat

The passenger and his girlfriend were due to fly from Birmingham Airport to Palma de Mallorca

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025