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Man charged £35,000 for 15-minute Uber journey
Oliver Kaplan, 22, got more than he bargained for when he ordered a ride to go and...
Man charged more than £35,000 for 15-minute Uber journey
Oliver Kaplan, 22, got more than he bargained for when he ordered a ride to go and...
New Zealand struggles with backlog of 36,000 international...
Tourists from non-visa waiver countries warned not to book travel until visas are...
Half of airline passengers would fly with Covid, Martin...
Flybe and easyJet warn that passengers who are carrying the virus should not travel...
Under-the-radar Italian region to pay tourists’ train fares
Friuli Venezia Giulia wants to promote more sustainable travel
How to try Spain’s free train scheme as a tourist
Spain’s complimentary rail travel programme is aimed squarely at commuters - but...
Hundreds of trains cancelled on Friday ahead of national...
Airport links to Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are hit in addition to many long-distance...
Online travel agents’ deals may be tempting – but be careful...
The Man Who Pays His Way: Airlines work with online travel agents because they help...
Best boutique hotels in London 2022: where to stay for...
Discover some of London's best boutique boltholes
Passengers angered after ‘World Cup’ cruise drops three-day...
Exclusive: After Bolton couple spent more than £700 on match tickets, Azamara said:...
Passengers angered after ‘World Cup’ cruise drops three-day...
Exclusive: After Bolton couple spent more than £700 on match tickets, Azamara said:...
Woman slams Air Canada for shredding her luggage
‘Did it go through the engine? What the hell?’, wrote one commenter
Hong Kong to offer 500,000 free flight tickets to lure...
Virgin Atlantic is dropping its London-Hong Kong route for the first time in 30...
Angry tourists shout at guards after Chinese airport goes...
‘I spent 8,000 RMB (£994) for a two-hour tour in Xishuangbanna airport, I am really...
Bogotá city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in...
Thinking of exploring Colombia? You’ll likely fly into Bogotá – so be sure to stick...
Passenger gets private jet experience for £59 when only...
‘I thought it was some sort of strange joke until I entered the plane,’ says surprised...
‘Top guy’: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary filmed helping passengers...
‘Other CEOs should follow this man’s example,’ wrote one impressed TikTok user
The best UK holiday destinations for families
The British Isles have a plethora of child-friendly spots. Natalie Paris picks 10 of...
Train strikes today - live: Full list of rail cancellations
Strike affects rail services across country
Union boss urges government to ‘take shackles off’ private...
Thousands of train drivers go on strike causing disruptions to countless travellers
Leading cruise line threatens $500 fines for disruptive...
Exclusive: Carnival brings in the penalty due to ‘an increase in more agitated behaviour...
Train strikes today - live: Rail passengers hit by travel...
Strike affects rail services across country
What train strikes are happening in October and how will...
After the rail unions announced a series of 24-hour strikes and vowed to shut down...
Trump launches into bizarre rant about ‘dirty, crowded’...
Former president says US air hubs ‘don’t know what the hell they’re doing’
Morocco lifts all remaining Covid travel rules
The North African holiday favourite kept strict health rules in place for much of...
World’s 50 best bars revealed - and five are in London
Barcelona is first city to top list outside of New York and London
Heat warning issued for Greece and Turkey half-term holidays...
Portugal is also seeing temperatures ‘eight to nine degrees above normal,’ says...
Train strikes today - live: October walkouts continue as...
Strike affects rail services across country
Train strikes today - live: Passengers face travel chaos...
Strike affects rail services across country
The UK’s best seaside hotels
British beaches aren’t just for summer - here’s where to stay for an outstanding...
Train strike UK - live: Passengers face travel chaos as...
Strike affects rail services across country
Flying to the rescue: can the boss of Indian airline Vistara...
Plane Talk: ‘We’ll urge them to make sure that travel becomes easier’ says Vinod...
Passenger’s wheelchair irreversibly damaged after being...
‘Your independence is totally taken away,’ says traveller
Many rail ticket offices will close, hints transport secretary
’It is so important to have access to ticket staff, especially for more elderly...
Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder to answer your travel questions...
From ski trips and city breaks to winter sun, here’s how to make your holiday money...
Paris Metro to phase out paper tickets after 120 years
Paper tickets will likely still be available for purchase until 2024
The great escape: discover the all-inclusive beach retreat...
For the ultimate in R&R a private, all-inclusive beach resort ticks all the restorative...
Baking, capoeira and an outdoor cinema: discover the Dubai...
Ocean-facing suites, an activity-packed kids club and a private beach – this way...
Island hopping, desert safari and the world’s longest zipline:...
Whether you’re looking for high octane adventures or rest and relaxation, this Dubai...
Why Belfast should be your next cultural city break
From political murals and cutting-edge street art to contemporary galleries and...
Banning super-short haul flights has ‘very little’ impact...
Research has found that short plane journeys account for only 6 per cent of fuel...
Passenger shamed for draping hair over plane seat in viral...
‘I wish this was staged,’ says traveller
From sustainable stays to kid-friendly slopes, why St Johann...
Looking for the perfect place to take the whole family this season? The compact,...
Five ways to ski, rest and play in St Johann in Tirol
Restful, restorative St Johann in Tirol, Austria is ideal for skiing and serenity...
The jet that could get you from London to New York in 80...
Spanish aviation designer Oscar Viñals has designed the aircraft to fly at three...
Couple suffers 36-hour detour after Ryanair flight ‘lands...
Ryanair blamed stormy weather conditions for the diversion
New aircraft could get you from London to New York in 80...
Spanish aviation designer Oscar Viñals has designed the aircraft to fly at three...
Airlines demand ‘no repeat of summer 2022 chaos’ as Heathrow...
Airlines for Europe blames ‘failings at airports, insufficient staff at ground handlers...
Train misery as engineering work adds to rail strike woes
Newcastle-Edinburgh, London-Exeter and Rugby-Stafford are all experiencing many...
Passenger left without vital prosthetics equipment after...
The man took to Twitter to complain about his treatment
Spain holidays to become more expensive under EU climate...
Spain could lose out on 11 million tourists a year, predicts report
Fort Myers beach ‘no longer exists’ as popular tourist...
US Senator Marco Rubio said that there is no comparison to the scale of the damage...
What is split ticketing and how can it save me money on...
All your questions answered about legal exploiting idiosyncracies in the nation's...
The best one-and-done breaks: six holidays you need to...
What’s better than booking a holiday knowing that when you get there, everything...
American Airlines passenger hit on head by flying food...
The Federal Aviation Administration has described the passenger’s head injury as...
Disabled woman left stranded on tarmac after plane takes...
Shocked passenger watched flight take off after arriving on shuttle lift
The best last-minute holiday ideas for October
Whether chasing autumn sun in Lanzarote and Crete or layering up for a blustery...
Bomb threat made on Iran-China plane but pilot refuses...
Pilot refused two opportunities to divert and land, says Indian Air Force
Could first class rail travel be about to hit the buffers?
Exclusive: The premium for the ‘posh seats’ ranges from just £1.30 to £430
Wrong country, inadequate PPE: Government baffles railway...
Exclusive: ‘If that photo’s on a UK railway, then they’re breaking a few rules’
‘Government plans to close all rail ticket offices,’ claims...
Exclusive: ‘No ticket office will exist on the national railway network if Grant...
World Cup travel survival kit: Everything you need to know...
No one is quite sure what will happen about alcohol sales – Simon Calder reports...
‘Government plans to close all rail ticket offices’, claims...
Exclusive: ‘No ticket office will exist on the national railway network if Grant...
Worst rail disruption of year as train workers walk out...
Government urged to intervene in bitter dispute
Canada has scrapped Covid travel restrictions
Canada previously had some of the strictest Covid travel restrictions in the western...
Train strikes: what’s happening this month and how will...
After the rail unions announced a series of 24-hour strikes and vowed to shut down...
20 Best Things To Do in Penzance, England
There are lots of great things to do in Penzance, Cornwall, a pleasant fishing town...
These Florida locals booked into Disney World during Hurricane...
It is ‘somewhat common for locals to check in during bad weather if they can afford...
Passengers stunned as woman dons chicken, gorilla and avocado...
‘People behind her must be livid,’ one TikToker said
Indian visa nightmare wrecks holiday plans for thousands
Exclusive: Online visas for holidays in India are available for nationals of 156...
Spain holidays ‘cost £500 more’ this year compared to last
Cost of holiday car hires ‘more than double’ while the value of the pound sinks
A love letter to the world’s most beautiful train station
Even the swishest airports are fairly charmless affairs compared with Europe’s gorgeously...
Northern Lights tops list of UK travellers’ dream bucket...
Travelling on the Orient Express and going on an African safari were the next most-coveted...
Liz Truss vowed to scrap smart motorways. So what will...
New PM says the experiment to boost capacity has failed, and she promises to end...
Independent Travel celebrates multiple wins at Travel Media...
Travel correspondent Simon Calder wins double for news and video content
Flight attendant saves life of passenger whose ‘heart stopped’...
Cool-headed crew member has been working on flights for 18 years
Orlando International Airport to reopen after Hurricane...
Florida hub previously announced that it would ‘cease operations’ from Wednesday...
Train strikes: Passengers urged to avoid rail travel during...
‘The railway is at the point of failure at the moment’ – Mick Lynch, general secretary...
As Liz Truss scraps smart motorways, what will it mean...
New PM says the experiment to boost capacity has failed, and she promises to end...
First electric ‘commuter plane’ takes maiden flight
The plane carries up to two pilots, nine passengers, and luggage – or a tonne of...
15 Best Things To Do in Paphos, Cyprus
There are so many amazing things to do in Paphos. It’s one of the main tourist destinations...
You can now book the Hocus Pocus cottage on Airbnb
No detail has been spared to ‘resurrect’ the house lived in by the fictional coven...
How to spend a day in Refshaleoen, Copenhagen’s trendy,...
Surrounded by water, this bike-friendly former industrial zone has fun floating...
Southeastern to run ‘simpler’ timetable from December due...
MP argues that changes could ‘exacerbate overcrowding’ on peak time services
Best hotels in Covent Garden 2022: Where to stay in London’s...
Whatever your reason for staying in London’s delightful culture hub, there’s a hotel...
Passengers stranded in Romania after plane hits ‘flock...
Passengers forced to sleep on the floor overnight
How to spend a day in Refshaleøen, Copenhagen’s trendy,...
Surrounded by water, this bike-friendly former industrial zone has fun floating...
‘That’s my yard – get out’: Aussie farmers blast Instagrammers...
Bright yellow meadows have sparked a trend for trespassing
Cape Town airport running low on aviation fuel
Rough seas are delaying the arrival of a cargo of jet fuel
Barcelona station to get spectacular upgrade with solar...
The 40-year-old building is to be brightened up and expanded
Airport collisions: How common are they and what are the...
The Korean Air/Icelandair prang is by no means the first at Heathrow
15 Best Places To Visit in Albania
It’s impossible to list all of the best places to visit in Albania. It’s a country...
15 Traditional Foods To Try in London
British food has a bit of a bad reputation, which is entirely unfounded. Eating...
Which countries still have Covid travel restrictions?
While much of Europe and many popular tourist destinations have done away with Covid-19...
Silver solos: Meet the 60- and 70-something travellers...
Following the global travel shutdown, people of all ages are setting off solo on...
‘Terrifying’: Emergency landing after windshield of British...
Passengers reportedly had to wait 11 hours in Athens for another plane to continue...
Elizabeth Line station at Bond Street to finally open next...
Direct Crossrail services between suburbs of east and west London to begin in November...
Orlando Airport to close on Wednesday due to Hurricane...
US hub will ‘cease operations’ from 10.30am on Wednesday, potentially lasting for...
Inside new £250m UK waterpark with 30 saunas and ‘living...
The original Therme Waterpark is in Bucharest, Romania
‘Introvert’s worst nightmare’: Airline roasted for inflight...
‘I wasn’t on this flight, but I would still like a refund,’ quipped one Twitter...
Virgin Atlantic allows staff to wear gender-free uniforms...
The airline will also offer optional pronoun badges for staff and passengers
Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam alliance with Delta and Air...
Chief promises Virgin Atlantic will ‘get back to its best for customers’ with expanded...
Woman handcuffed on American Airlines flight after shouting...
A witness said it was one of the ‘wildest experiences’ he ever had on a plane
Virgin Atlantic scraps gendered uniforms as part of inclusivity...
Virgin’s famous red uniforms had been typically worn by female staff since the airline’s...
Canada will scrap Covid travel restrictions on Saturday
Canada currently has some of the strictest Covid travel restrictions in the western...
Fighter jets escort Singapore Airlines plane after man...
Suspect has been arrested under anti-terrorism and drug laws, police said
American Airlines denies it was hacked when plane intercom...
Video of sounds onboard flight from Los Angeles to Dallas went viral
Airline alliances: what are they good for?
Plane Talk: As Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam, who really benefits from these carrier...
Best Food in Mexico: The Ultimate Mexican Food Guide
While there are countless reasons to travel there, the food in Mexico alone makes...
15 Best Restaurants in Condesa, Mexico City
In this article, I’ll introduce you to some of the best restaurants in Condesa,...
Kyrgyzstan: Exploring central Asia’s hidden gem that transports...
The country has vast stretches of land barely troubled by roads, writes Evgeny Lebedev...
Brexit has cut Eurostar capacity by 30 per cent, says chief...
Capacity at London St Pancras is down by one-third because of extra passport checks...
Seven crucial car checks for when the weather gets colder
From tyres to battery health and lighting, the colder weather makes life tougher...
Eurostar: devastating critique of Brexit effects by outgoing...
Capacity at London St Pancras is down by one-third because of extra passport checks...
Wine gums and washer fluid: How to prepare for the half-term...
Ensure your half-term holiday goes smoothly with these expert tips to travel-proof...
From ‘treads’ to ‘timing belts’: how to speak your car’s...
Even if car isn’t your first language, you can quickly pick up the lingo with this...
Oxford professor discovers hack to make plane food taste...
Pack this one item to make your in-flight meal more delicious, says academic
Man arrested after being accused of sexual assault on Ryanair...
The man was arrested when the plane landed in Majorca
15 Best Things To Do in The Yucatan Peninsula
There are endless adventures to have in the Yucatan. Here’s a look at the best things...
15 Best Restaurants in Campeche, Mexico
During the month I spent in this beautiful city, I ate in some of the best restaurants...
Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam alliance with Delta and Air...
Chief promises Virgin Atlantic will ‘get back to its best for customers’ with expanded...
Avanti West Coast steps up train services from Manchester...
‘The services are being targeted at the busiest routes and times and are not dependent...
Passengers left behind on beleaguered new Auckland-New...
The landmark new route has been plagued by weather and fuel issues
The world’s longest flights, from London-Perth to Auckland-New...
Following the launch of a new route connecting the US with New Zealand, we round...
The world’s longest flights
As two more ultra-long-haul flights prepare to join the top 10 this year, we round...
Train strikes: what’s happening in October and how will...
After the rail unions announced a series of 24-hour strikes and vowed to shut down...
Changing travel habits: How to be a better tourist
How can you progress from holidaymaker to changemaker? Responsible Travel CEO Justin...
21 Best Things To Do in Cartagena
Over the past few years, Colombia has been one of the top destinations for travellers,...
10 Easy Online Jobs For College Students (No Experience)
Finding a source of income while getting an education can be difficult, but don’t...
20 Best Things To Do in Cornwall, England
Cornwall is one of the UK’s foremost holiday destinations thanks to its miles of...
‘Shameless’: Disney visitors sneak in children in pram...
All visitors over the age of three are required to pay for entry to the theme park...
‘New sleep paralysis demon just dropped’: Spanish bus company...
The mascot has green hands and feet and features a map of bus routes across its...
Southwest Airlines passenger accused of ‘jamming seatback...
Saarah Sareshwala was asleep when the incident happened
‘Flying’ ferry to offer zero emissions travel in Northern...
The ferry will produce no carbon emissions
Doncaster Sheffield airport to close permanently, despite...
New PM promised to ‘protect this airport and this infrastructure’
EasyJet switches ‘green’ aviation focus from electric planes...
Passengers will get a 50p discount on hot drinks on board if they bring a reusable...
Spain plans ‘digital nomad’ visa scheme for remote workers...
Spain will join a host of other European countries with similar schemes in place...
One-bedroom Airbnbs in Doha soar to £5,600 a night during...
Fans will flock to Doha to watch England’s first game – against Iran – in November...
Pound worth less than €0.92 at London bureau de change
Exclusive: Slump in sterling will bite airlines and holiday companies whose costs...
15 Things To Do in Bozeman in The Winter
When the summer tourists clear out in September, Bozeman is wide open for the cold...
20 Best Places to Visit in Cornwall, England
Cornwall is one of the UK’s best-loved holiday destinations thanks to its miles...
21 Best Things To Do in Lima
While you may be tempted to breeze right through the Peruvian capital, I’m here...
Chios Greece: Our 5 Day Travel Guide
Chios Greece is quite possibly the most fascinating island we’ve been to, certainly...
Rail: The RMT is getting two shutdowns for the price of...
The Man Who Pays His Way: Could the rail unions’ Brexit bond with the new transport...
Cargo plane ends up in water at Montpellier airport
Flights including easyJet links to and from London Gatwick have been cancelled
Railway passengers face severe disruption after trains...
Rail passengers have been told to expect severe disruption after services were suspended...
Discover the Saudi wellness breaks you need in your life
From the best spas and must-have treatments to incredible holistic retreats, we...
Off the beaten track: Five must-experience road trips
From natural wonders and high octane adventures to incredible culture, food and...
8 insta-worthy sites to add some dram to your ’Gram
Grab that camera and start snapping: Saudi is bursting with stunning sights just...
Timelapse video shows planes leaving Russia as thousands...
One-way economy flights sell out after Kremlin announces military mobilisation
Travellers who have visited Cuba in last 11 years will...
Exclusive: Trump’s final travel act, ranking the island alongside Iran, North Korea...
London bus routes to be hit by ‘indefinite’ strike from...
Almost 50 bus routes are expected to be halted when more than 2,000 drivers walk...
‘Disgusting and tepid’: Ryanair passenger slams ‘saddest’...
The lasagne and its replacement looked grey and uncooked, the passenger claimed
Hong Kong to end mandatory quarantine for overseas arrivals...
Incoming travellers will take an arrival test and must monitor their health for...
Wild rabbits, Stone Age settlements and fjord swimming:...
Exploring Denmark’s Coastal Land makes for a stripped-back Scandi adventure, finds...
Hong Kong to end mandatory quarantine for overseas travellers...
Incoming travellers will take an arrival test and must monitor their health for...
Japan will finally open up to independent travellers on...
Ban on visitors from the UK was imposed 30 months ago
Portugal introduces new visa targeted at digital nomads
The visa will allow approved applicants to work remotely in Portugal for up to five...
Paralysed TikToker ‘forced to drag herself up plane aisle’...
Staff refused to let her sit at the front and told her she should ‘wear a nappy’,...
More misery for rail commuters as RMT calls another national...
40,000 workers for Network Rail and 15 train operators will walk out on 8 October
New train strike announced for next month as 40,000 rail...
Three walkouts now planned for 1, 5 and 8 of October
Paralysed woman ‘forced to drag herself up plane aisle’...
Staff refused to let her sit at the front and told her she should ‘wear a nappy’,...
Cornwall Airbnb charges guests £50 a night to ‘camp without...
Guests at the starkly-minimalist flat would need to bring their own bedding, towels,...
Billboards ‘hacked’ across Europe in protest against adverts...
Tongue-in-cheek adverts created amid a growing movement against air travel and fossil...
Europe’s most beautiful scenic railway routes revealed
Railway routes in Wales, Norway, and Switzerland topped the list of favourites
Oaxaca city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in...
Edgy art meets Unesco-listed architecture in Mexico’s intoxicating southern valley...
Flight diverted to expel ‘wild’ and ‘very drunk’ passenger...
Police booted off several disorderly passengers before the plane resumed its journey...
Passenger stranded for hours at airport after wheelchair...
The ‘theme park enthusiast’ said the airline’s customer service gave ‘nothing but...
MP calls for rail to be nationalised while on delayed train...
The delay of several hours was caused when a man injured himself on electric cables...
Where in the world can you travel for free on public transport?
Exclusive: As the euro and dollar level up with the pound, some cities and even...
Qantas under fire for not offering vegetarian meals on...
‘It was chicken pie or nothing tonight,’ a vegetarian passenger said
Four trains and a ferry: How taking the scenic route across...
Heading to eastern Europe? Why not try it by sleeper train, stopping off to introduce...
Canada to drop vaccination demand and random Covid tests
Random post-arrival test injects a degree of uncertainty not usually found elsewhere...
Spain scraps Covid travel form – but jab, recovery or test...
Spain is one of the last countries in Europe to maintain travel restrictions
Drunk, screaming passenger leaves holidaymakers ‘scared’...
The man was filmed by the person sitting next to him
Sardinia is offering to pay people €15,000 to move there
The scheme aims to help repopulate the island’s rural areas
Brawl breaks out at Manchester airport over lost luggage
Two men began fighting with each other as frustrations grew by the baggage carousel...
Train strikes: RMT vows to ‘bring railway to a standstill’...
Train drivers belonging to Aslef will walk out on the same day, as well as 5 October
Traveller shares hack to get extra legroom on flights
The trick involves using a free tool avaliable on Google
Surely airlines should have to pay a fixed penalty for...
Plane Talk: Passengers deserve better baggage rights, but the UK chose not to confer...
Spain finally drops all Covid travel restrictions
Spain is one of the last countries in Europe to lift travel restrictions
Paddington station reopens – but disruption expected for...
Passengers still urged to avoid travel unless necessary – and trains will stop again...
Paddington station to reopen on Tuesday morning – but disruption...
Passengers still urged to avoid travel unless necessary – and trains will stop again...
British travellers are paying much more for their holidays,...
‘The trend has been towards higher value or longer holidays with a higher overall...
Paddington station closure causes Tuesday morning rush-hour...
24 hours on, the ‘substantial dewirement’ that stopped all trains on Monday is still...
Human trafficking victims and a one-month-old: Florida...
Texas alone has sent thousands of migrants to liberal cities
One ticket to Arendelle: First look at Disneyland Paris’...
Opening dates for the attractions are yet to be confirmed
Baggage left behind on prestigious first New York-Auckland...
The 8,828-mile route from JFK airport to New Zealand’s largest city is one of the...
Airbnb guest slams host after being given chore list that...
Airbnb uses a rating system which leaves some holidaymakers fearful of a bad review...
When will transport to, from and within London get back...
Rail and road disruption is likely to continue in the capital until later in the...
The world’s most beautiful royal palaces
As the world pays its royal respects to Queen Elizabeth, Tamara Hinson highlights...
Disruption for tens of thousands of passengers as Paddington...
Craig Spencer walked to Paddington after queuing for 11 hours to pay his respects...
Disruption for tens of thousands of passengers as Paddington...
Craig Spencer walked to Paddington after queuing for 11 hours to pay his respects...
Flights cancelled to keep skies silent over London and...
Some flights on American Airlines and British Airways are delayed to avoid the spells...
Misery for tens of thousands of passengers as Paddington...
Craig Spencer walked to Paddington after queuing for 11 hours to pay his respects...
Drivers urged to avoid areas of London amid road closures...
People are being encouraged to avoid travel by car in central London
Widespread travel disruption across London as city shuts...
Tube lines running west of central London are under extra pressure due to the shutdown...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of turning visit to Queen’s...
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro held an impromptu election rally by delivering...
Netherlands lifts travel ban on unvaccinated British visitors,...
Visitors who test positive for coronavirus must self-isolate
Railway line to London Paddington blocked as trains expected...
Extra trains will run during the day with night trains planned on key intercity...
‘Closed’ signs are going up across Britain
The Man Who Pays His Way: Spare a thought for overseas tourists this bank holiday...
‘Hobbit huts’ in Wales top list of the best holiday lets...
The hillside dwelling stands on a family-owned farm near Snowdonia
New York museums to display signs identifying art looted...
The bill was signed into law in August and seeks to educate younger generations...
Why are there more rail strikes and which routes are affected?
Passengers can expect to be told to attempt to travel only if essential, but as...
EasyJet passengers slept on floor of ‘rodent-ridden’ Schiphol...
The airport’s CEO announced his resignation this week, saying: ‘I’ve done my very...
French airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen visited the town in the 1930s when it was a playground for the rich and...
Train drivers to strike on 1 and 5 October
Aslef union will not make an official announcement about the action until Tuesday,...
Flight-free Malta? It’s easier than you might think
Reaching this Mediterranean island nation by sea makes for an exhilarating adventure,...
Indian PM Narendra Modi meets Xi Jinping at SCO summit...
Prime minister Narendra Modi meets Xi Jinping on sidelines of SCO summit
Smoke pours from Air India flight as passengers rush to...
Some onboard were criticised for grabbing their bags before leaving the smoking...
Woman gives birth ‘real quick’ during American Airlines...
Woman’s sister says baby was delivered just 30 minutes after her water broke
How will UK and London travel be affected by the Queen’s...
British Airways has cancelled Heathrow 100 flights, while road and stations closures...
British Airways cancels 100 Heathrow flights on day of...
Fifteen per cent of flights at Heathrow will be disrupted, with 200 cancellations...
Which flights are affected by France air traffic control...
Airlines including easyJet, British Airways and Ryanair have axed hundreds of services...
Best UK hotels 2022: Where to stay for luxury, design and...
A domestic break doesn’t have to mean compromising on comfort or style; head to...
Ryanair cancels 420 flights ahead of French air-traffic...
The controllers' union says members are suffering a real-terms pay cut
Luggage ‘chaos’: Flight lands in Spain without a single...
The airline blamed outsourcing company Menzies for lack of baggage handling staff...
What are your rights if your Heathrow flight is cancelled...
Airspace closures will trigger 200 flight cancellations affecting tens of thousands...
Best hotels in the New Forest 2022: Where to stay for woodland...
Fancy waking up to deer outside your window? Choose one of these sublime hotels...
Heathrow cancels 200 flights to avoid aircraft noise during...
15 per cent of flights at Heathrow will be disrupted
How to get to the best viewing spots for the Queen’s funeral...
The public will be able to view the procession along streets in and around St James’s...
Best hotels in Hampshire 2022: Where to stay for family-friendly...
Whether you’re checking out Southampton’s harbour, Winchester’s walking trails or...
Migrant labourers in Qatar lose jobs weeks before World...
The workers affected include some who work on Stadium 974 and Lusail Stadium
Passenger ‘insists on smoking cannabis’ on flight delayed...
The incident ‘almost devolved into physical violence,’ according to a witness
Football fan flies from London to Manchester via Dublin...
‘The last stretch seemed to take forever but it was worth it,’ says football fan...
Holidaymaker left ‘frantic’ without prosthetic leg after...
The passenger said dealing with the airline was ‘traumatic’ as it was ‘near impossible’...
How to spend a day in Santa Monica, LA’s trendy seafront...
From retro 1940s movie theatres to beachside art, Los Angeles’ coastal sidekick...
15 Best Food Tours in London (+ Drinks)
London is one of the best cities in the world for foodies thanks to its diverse...
15 Best Hot Springs in Montana
There is something about sitting in a hot spring that just makes you feel good....
Center Parcs, the Queen’s funeral and the pitfalls of the...
Want to tank your reputation with both booked and potential guests in 48 hours?...
In pictures: Queen Elizabeth II’s travels around the globe
The monarch stopped making international state visits seven years before she died...
British Airways cancels 16 flights to ‘ensure silence’...
Eight British Airways departures from Heathrow have been cancelled on Wednesday...
Could going abroad this winter be cheaper than staying...
A bills-inclusive month in a Portuguese beach town could cost you as little as £670...
Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder to answer your travel questions...
The Independent tackles your travel concerns
London hotel prices soar to £1,500 a night as demand surges...
Exclusive: Occupancy ‘20 per cent higher than normal for this time of year in the...
France’s airlines to axe 50% of flights amid planned air...
Flights will have to avoid French airspace if the nationwide industrial action goes...
Passenger takes hand luggage to avoid bag getting lost...
’I feel very, very mistrustful of American Airlines,’ says traveller
Family-of-six reveal how they saved £100,000 and holidayed...
Daniel Prince, 46, and his wife, Clair, 46, both originally from Essex, started...
A third of Brits opt to take main holiday in UK as cost...
The cost of living crisis is affecting Britons’ decisions to holiday abroad
Queen’s final flight to London is most watched in tracking...
More than 5 million people watched historic flight path
Center Parcs U-turns on decision to kick out holidaymakers...
People already staying at the resort on the day of the Queen’s funeral will no longer...
How will flights be disrupted during the Queen’s procession...
Eight British Airways departures from Heathrow have been cancelled on Wednesday...
Where To Stay in London (First Time Visitors)
The UK’s capital covers a vast area made up of many different suburbs and neighbourhoods,...
15 Best Things To Do in Whitefish, MT
If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all, look no further than Whitefish,...
Eurostar: too expensive for comfort?
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