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Aer Lingus to demand passports from passengers between Ireland and Great Britain

Exclusive: British Airways will continue to accept alternative forms of ID between London and Dublin, but passengers may find they are booked on the Irish airline

The Independent UK

Mexico violence: What are your travel rights if you are there or are booked to go?

All you need to know as drug-related violence erupts across this popular destination

The Independent UK

EU entry-exit system: ‘Just run that past me again …’

The Man Who Pays His Way: There seems to be no end to the questions and confusion about Europe’s digital borders scheme

The Independent UK

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New visa rules make visiting this West Asian country even easier

Travellers can stay for as long as 180 days

The Independent UK

Six ways to get to Japan for cherry blossom season – plus Simon Calder’s favourite

Exclusive: The cheapest option to Tokyo is just £688 return, but everything about the journey is unappealing

The Independent UK

‘For goodness sake, just get on with it’: Heathrow expansion must happen now, says Dubai airport boss

Plane Talk: ‘The benefits will kickstart the economy’ claims CEO Paul Griffiths

The Independent UK

21 years of air passengers’ rights – Simon Calder asks: has it worked?

‘261 is a legislative mess that damages the interests of passengers’

The Independent UK

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Can heading south of the border substitute for all-American experiences?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Embarrassed about a US trip? Satisfy your travel aspirations in Latin America

The Independent UK

Warning of four-hour waits at passport control this summer as chaotic EES rollout continues

Digital borders scheme causing ‘massive delays and inconvenience’, say aviation insiders

The Independent UK

Cash for access as Rome brings in €2 fee for Trevi Fountain – but other locations are available

The Man Who Pays His Way: Is charging admission to public spaces the way to tackle over-tourism?

The Independent UK

Public transport: cities must do better at catering for visitors as well as locals

The Man Who Pays His Way: Other people’s mass transit should be organised better for tourists

The Independent UK

China visa for UK holidaymakers could be dropped as early as Monday, says top tour operator

Exclusive: Travel correspondent Simon Calder talks to Wendy Wu about what the move means for British travellers

The Independent UK

Now Skyscanner compares package holiday prices. But does it work?

Deputy travel editor Sophie Dickinson and travel correspondent Simon Calder debate the best way to find a bargain holiday

The Independent UK

Ryanair boss warns of air traffic control delays and rowdy passengers this summer

Exclusive: Michael O’Leary predicts ‘another mess’ for peak-season travellers

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Why shouldn’t we fly supersonic again? Experts have their say

Plane Talk: Arguments against a successor to Concorde, from Flight Free UK

The Independent UK

The Travel Desk reveals their least favourite airports in the world – one or two may surprise you

The Independent’s travel desk has been discussing their least favourite airports – do you agree with any on our list?

The Independent UK

What are the new travel rules and how do they affect dual citizens?

Travellers could be denied boarding on flights to the UK unless they have the correct paperwork

The Independent UK

‘Solidarity’ flotilla to Greenland planned by travel firm as Trump proposes land grab

Exclusive: Expert Clive Stacey says news coverage given to the island could boost tourism

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Explore the majesty of Cádiz and the Costa de la Luz

In this week’s Travelsmart, experts Simon Calder and Annabel Grossman highlight the majesty of Cadiz and the Costa de la Luz, one of Spain’s most authentic regions.

The Independent UK

Storm Goretti live: Snow causing major travel disruption as UK hit by ‘weather bomb’ with 99mph winds

Birmingham airport suspended runway operations as heavy snow and “dangerous stormy winds” hit the UK

The Independent UK

What are your rights if your train is cancelled or delayed?

You could get all your money back from most rail firms for a one-hour delay – but on Grand Central and Eurostar payouts are a lot less generous

The Independent UK

Join Q&A with Simon Calder on travel disruption, rising costs, EU rules, US checks and what you need to know in 2026

ASK ME ANYTHING: Simon Calder, The Independent’s travel correspondent, is here to answer your questions on why travel is getting harder in 2026 – from rising costs and EU Etias to US Esta, social media checks and other new rules – and how to avoid the red tape

The Independent UK

Storm Goretti live: UK to be hit by heavy snow with amber warnings issued for ice and wind

Large swathes of the country will be under ‘danger to life’ warnings on Thursday

The Independent UK

These are the best discounts in the Great British Rail Sale – but not all passengers are impressed

Exclusive: One of the top deals available is a £7 fare between Manchester and London

The Independent UK

Train worker sacked after first-class passengers served sausage rolls taken from bin

Peter Duffy was accused of preparing sausage rolls ‘retrieved from a bin’ for first-class passengers, which a colleague then served

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