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Simon Calder breaks down the economic cost of London Tube strikes

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London tube strike: Simon Calder counts cost of walkout on economy

A tube strike meant London Underground lines were suspended on Monday, 8 September, as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union launched industrial action over pay and conditions.

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Could drinking alcohol on an aeroplane be banned? Simon Calder investigates

As air rage incidents rise, The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder considers whether it is time to trial alcohol-free flights.

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Heathrow airport’s third runway planning costs set to reach £1bn

The original fee estimation was £500m in 2019

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Could the new EU entry-exit system lead to air travel gridlock?

Exclusive: Aviation economist Oliver Ranson has analysed airport flight patterns to determine their resilience

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British holidaymakers abroad splurge more than double what foreign tourists spend in the UK

Exclusive: British holidaymakers spent £830 per person on the average trip abroad last year

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Trains replace rail replacement buses in bank holiday weekend first from Birmingham New Street to International

Exclusive: Despite Network Rail warning of line closure, trains are running on the key intercity route

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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

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

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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

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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

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Train tickets slashed to £1 in Wales this month

Passengers in the south east can access cheaper fares throughout August

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

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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Are online travel agents cleaning up their act?

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

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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

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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

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Amsterdam is building tiny staircases to help cats exit its canals

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

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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

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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?

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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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