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Booking flights through online travel agents: When to use...
Why they exist, when I use them and the risks involved
Qantas passengers can now pay £18 to leave the next seat...
Other airlines such as Etihad and Swiss have offered seat-blocking in the past
15 of your top travel questions answered by Simon Calder
Eurotunnel, flight cancellations and the prospects for more Covid testing were all...
Chemical engineer fired by pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline...
Man mentioned employer GlaxoSmithKline in rant, calling it ‘one of the best f***ing...
Chemical engineer fired by pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline...
Man mentioned employer GlaxoSmithKline in rant, calling it ‘one of the best f***ing...
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EasyJet offers ‘flexi’ passengers lounge access at Gatwick
Budget carrier is ‘trialling’ the perk until November
An island-hopping adventure across Hong Kong
From the ancient temples of Cheung Chau to the woodland beauty of Lai Chi Wo, Hong...
Feathers ruffled as Emirates goose ad flies close to Air...
‘You’ve got the wrong airline!’ advises ‘original’ CGI goose mascot as a second’s...
Passenger fired after racist, homophobic rant filmed on...
Man mentioned employer GlaxoSmithKline in rant, calling it ‘one of the best f***ing...
Why you should swap packed Greece for the beautiful, quieter...
Want a corner of Europe that feels authentic, beachy and undiscovered? As Lucie...
Heathrow Tube and train fare hike: Why are tickets more...
Off-peak Tube travellers to Heathrow can avoid the sudden fare rise by tapping out...
Mum begs guard to watch over teen after she is ‘forgotten’...
Unaccompanied minor stranded after connecting flight to UK was cancelled
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Pilot turns back plane before runway to pick up father...
‘I was gobsmacked because I have never, ever, in all my time flying, ever known...
British man held in Greece after ‘drunken brawl’ on easyJet...
The man is currently being held in custody by Greek authorities
Heathrow: sudden hike in train and Tube fares hits airline...
Most London Underground passengers will pay 57% more, while the Elizabeth line fare...
Two top jobs in UK transport. Any takers for these toxic...
The Man Who Pays His Way: Who would want to be boss of Avanti West Coast or secretary...
Antigua and Barbuda remove all Covid restrictions
At least 40 countries no longer require proof of Covid vaccination or a negative...
Avanti West Coast boss quits amid mounting chaos
Intercity passengers on West Coast main line have far fewer trains than normal,...
Fourteen-year-old girl killed after mistaking downed power...
Elizabeth Jacobson was killed at her home in Monroe after a storm passed through...
The Local guide: 52 ways to save money in Sweden
Sweden may have a reputation for being an expensive country, but there are ways...
easyJet: how will passengers wrongly denied boarding get...
How can you tell if you were turned away at the departure gate wrongly – and what...
Staff shortage and heavy rain blight weekend train journeys
The National Rail Awards 2022, scheduled for 15 September, have been postponed due...
Plus-size travellers praise cruises as the best way to...
Airlines have come under fire over the years for making larger travellers feel uncomfortable...
Forget Tinder – Europe’s biggest matchmaking festival returns...
A resident matchmaker claims to have brought 3,000 married couples together
Heathrow airport terminal evacuated as police investigate...
Terminal 2 has been emptied to ‘help the police respond to a security alert’
Heathrow airport terminal evacuated after ‘security alert’
Terminal 2 has been emptied to ‘help the police respond to a security alert’
US holiday costs, passport confusion and cruise views:...
The Independent’s travel correspondent tackles all your holiday queries
British Airways passengers dropped 80 per cent from 2019...
Virgin Atlantic fell out of the top 100 airlines by passenger traffic, slipping...
‘Please make it at least edible’: United Airlines passengers...
One customer said eating their egg breakfast felt like ‘biting a Goodyear tire’
Brits encouraged to book long winter sun holidays to beat...
UK tour operator launches ‘The Heat is On’ campaign aimed at Britons worried about...
The Ethical Traveller: 10 ways to roam the world without...
Want to explore more responsibly? Imogen Lepere shares 10 tips for travelling well...
Lufthansa strike: Airline grounds 800 flights as pilots...
At least 800 flights have been grounded, affecting more than 130,000 passengers
Europe to get new Legoland theme park in Belgium
The park is expected to open in 2027 and will be bigger than the one in Windsor
Two passengers ‘miraculously’ survive after light aircraft...
Investigators are looking to find the cause of the crash
As Spain launches free train travel for commuters, why...
The gap between our neighbours’ policies encouraging public transport use and our...
UK-wide train strikes announced for two dates in September
RMT union says walkouts will ‘effectively shut down the railway network’
Disability campaigner says her ‘worst fear came true’ as...
‘This is not damaged baggage, these are my legs,’ says frustrated wheelchair user...
Six of the best winter cruise destinations
From sunkissed Caribbean shores to the beautiful Norwegian Fjords, we explore the...
Six things you need to know before booking your first cruise
All you need to know about cruise holidays so you can ensure your first time goes...
Cruise trends: from sustainability to fresh destinations...
Demand for cruises is back to pre-pandemic levels. We explore how it has improved...
Japan law forcing women to get husband’s consent for abortion...
‘Japan’s government should be embarrassed to still be imposing a requirement for...
Air rage, drunk passengers, wing walkers ‒ and now we have...
As a frequent air traveller, I’ll never understand the spectrum of bad plane behaviour....
Lufthansa pilots’ strike causing flight chaos through the...
At least 800 flights have been grounded, starting on Thursday, affecting more than...
Passengers injured after Turkish Airlines plane hits severe...
The airport deployed a crisis team to help passengers upon landing
How to spend a day in Glasgow’s southside, the city’s foodie...
It’s no secret that Glasgow has cutting-edge art, great bars and lashings of local...
Lufthansa pilots’ strike to cause flight chaos on Friday
At least 200,000 passengers could be affected
Con artist ‘posed as cruise ship captain’ to sell fake...
‘Seasoned’ fraudster wrung over £300,000 from hopeful holidaymakers
Spain launches free train travel for commuters
The scheme was launched to help Spaniards with the soaring cost of living
Rail strikes: what’s happening in September and how will...
As two rail unions announce more 24-hour strike, this is the state of play
Two Air France pilots suspended after fighting in cockpit...
Cabin crew had to supervise cockpit for remainder of the flight, as investigators...
Israel country guide: Everything you need to know before...
From party capital Tel Aviv to Jerusalem’s spiritual Old City, here’s where to go...
Train drivers strike announced for 15 September
‘Operators want drivers to take a real terms pay cut,’ says union
Mountains of seaweed are blighting Mexico’s most popular...
‘The smell is really pungent,’ says visitor
Worthing: Is this underrated seaside town the new Brighton?
As the south coast’s seaside towns become saturated with people fleeing UK cities,...
Woman calls for adults-only flights after child screams...
‘I would pay so much money,’ says frustrated passenger
Ryanair will not fly from Heathrow ‘while I live and breathe’,...
Exclusive: Airline boss calls on next PM to ‘negotiate a sensible free-trade agreement’
Rail strike: what’s happening in September and how will...
As a rail union announces another 24-hour strike, this is the state of play
Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder to answer your travel questions...
The Independent’s travel expert will be on hand to answer all your holiday queries...
Where was House of the Dragon filmed?
The Game of Thrones prequel premiered on Monday, with many fans wondering where...
Alaska Airlines passenger says airline is ‘stranding’ customers...
‘People informed us we had little chance of getting out today or even in the next...
Turkish Airlines lounge at Istanbul airport accused of...
‘Turkish Airlines does not appear to enforce any sort of decorum in the lounge when...
EasyJet denies valid compensation claims by doubling down...
Exclusive: ‘I repeatedly asked if they could send me any evidence of their rule...
EasyJet rejects compensation claim from woman who was wrongly...
Exclusive: Airline carried on rejecting valid claims after saying, ‘We are reissuing...
Going Dutch: how they deal with staff shortages on the...
Train Talk: An alternative timetable is all set up and ready to go
Qantas passengers horrified as ‘foul’ dust cloud rises...
‘Be glad for hepa filters,’ wrote one air traveller
Wizz Air worst airline for flight delays, new data shows
‘The fact that delays are on average under 15 minutes for all UK airlines, following...
Is the airline regulator finally about to get some teeth?
A consultation on enforcement powers for the Civil Aviation Authority is underway...
The best last-minute holiday ideas for September
From a classic British cottage near pretty walking trails to a full-blown Moroccan...
Why should child-free plane passengers be expected to move...
Families travelling by plane need to plan ahead to get their preferred seating arrangement...
Worst airline for flight delays revealed
Wizz Air’s UK departures were an average of 14 minutes and 24 seconds behind schedule...
Rail workers to stage new 24-hour strike in September as...
Union bosses ‘looking for support’ from Labour, as new train strike announced for...
Germany’s massively discounted rail ticket scheme ‘saved...
‘The popularity of the €9 tickets had been unabated and the positive effect on it...
Ryanair warns of economic slump – but plans biggest-ever...
‘While our recovery and growth are very strong, it is still very fragile,’ says...
Somewhere between living and dreaming; there is New York...
Deciding where to travel after a two-year COVID travel hiatus was easy, New York...
Qatar: Discover Beautiful Doha
Falcons, folklore and pearl-hunting meet stratospheric skyscrapers, five-star hotels...
My New York City Highlights
In June, I chose to travel to one of the most exciting cities in the world… New...
11 Cool & Cultural Things To Do In Jozi For Free & Under...
Travelstart has found cool, contemporary and cultural activities for you to do in...
Fun Ways to Celebrate Heritage Month
[Updated August 2022] September is Heritage Month and we’ve rounded up wonderful...
20 Fun Things to do Along the Garden Route
[Updated August 2022] Exploring the Garden Route is a brilliant family trip since...
10 Iconic Landmarks to Visit this Heritage Day
[Updated: August 2022] “To travel is to take a journey into yourself” – Danny Kaye...
10 Best Swimming Pools To Cool Off In Johannesburg & Pretoria...
Here, in South Africa, we are blessed to have a beautiful and generally, sunny country....
20 Best Things to Do in Cape Town before Winter Ends
[Updated August 2022] The much-loved and praised city of Cape Town is such a popular...
Machboos, Souqs and Camel Racing in Doha, Qatar
Doha is the thriving capital city of Qatar, where you can experience an intriguing...
15 Best Things to Do in Bozeman, Montana
From outdoor activities to cultural attractions, there’s something for everyone...
10 Best Mexico City Tours: Culture, Food and Day Trips
Mexico City is an enormous metropolis and navigating it on your own can seem overwhelming,...
15 Best Things To Do in Naxos, Greece
The largest island in the Cyclades, Naxos is known for its varied and mountainous...
15 Best Things To Do in Barcelona, Spain
In this post, I’m going to share with you my top things to do in Barcelona. Barcelona...
15 Best Things to Do in Billings, Montana
If you’re looking for things to do in Billings, Montana, you’ve come to the right...
15 Best Things To Do in Chiapas, Mexico
In the south of Mexico, close to Guatemala, lies Chiapas, a gorgeously wild region...
15 Best Beaches in Albania
Not only does the Albanian Riviera have some of the best beaches in Albania, but...
15 Best Day Trips From Mexico City, Mexico
If you’re looking for the best day trips from Mexico City, I have you covered. Mexico...
15 Best Airbnbs in Limassol, Cyprus
There are so many great Limassol Airbnb choices, it’s hard to know where to begin....
Weekend in Madrid: The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
Only have two days in Madrid? Although a weekend in Madrid will fly by, it will...
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