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September 23rd - Short-haul Op Ditched at Gatwick: British Airways ditches its Gatwick short-haul operation.Those BA passengers stranded in Tashkent – are they due compensation?And the UK airport that lost almost £1,000 for every passenger it handled in a year.Sign up to Simon's free week... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

9 min listen

September 4th - Tourism, Queues and Airports: Inbound tourism to the UK is being destroyed. Should you care?What’s happening with queues at airports?British Airways explains its plans for Gatwick airport – not what you might have thought?Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at i... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

July 26th - The Status of Foreign Jabs: Foreign jabs – their status for avoiding UK quarantine.Heathrow and Ryanair report many millions more in losses.And the Home Office admits its online passport checker is useless.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

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May 29th - Ireland Opens: Ireland opens up – but with a Brexit bite.Could the green list additions be limited by the length of queues at Heathrow?And why it pays to book ahead for train travel.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newslett... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

9 min listen

July 4th - Passport Perils: The passport perils of BrexitTravel industry's great and good demand freedomAnd new air routes possibly coming to an airport near you.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and all the very latest ... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

7 min listen

August 27th - Traffic Light Fallout: After Thursday’s bizarre “traffic light” changes, the fall-out continues from furious travel industry bosses.British Airways has a cunning plan for its Gatwick short-haul operation: a new budget airline.And prepare for a bank holiday squeeze on t... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

10 min listen

June 9th - It's All Cancel Culture: Scottish cruise cancellation – more misery on the ocean wave.Another round of travel industry fury with the government’s “traffic light” policy.And Britain's biggest holiday company extends cancellations.Sign up to Simon's free weekl... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

9 min listen

July 21st - Hypersonic Air Travel: Today: As the summer getaway begins, if you’re driving, these are the key congestion locations in the UK.Italy: what’s happening with quarantine for Brits?And hypersonic air travel: coming to an airport near you?Sign up to Simon's free we... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

7 min listen

June 20th - What Could Go Green?: As the next “traffic light review” approaches, what “green list” additions might there be? Could British Airways abandon Gatwick?Seven years late: part-time season tickets are about to arrive on the railways.Sign up to Simon's fr... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

9 min listen

September 3rd - I Have a Dream (of Stockholm): Should the UK scrap the “red list” requiring hotel quarantine?Why cruises cost more from Liverpool than from Southampton.And if you want to pay an homage to Abba in Stockholm – is there any way around the tough Swedish ban on British visitors.... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

August 29th - Save Our G&T's: Italy opens up to British holidaymakers – my pick of September escapes.Short-notice cancellations – why are they still happening to holidaymakers?And: “Save our G&Ts” – my take on the changes in British Airways’ inflight service.Sign up to... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

9 min listen

July 12th - Center Parcs is Coming Home: Green list speculation mounts.Center Parcs is coming home. To Crawley.And Heathrow’s woes continue.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and all the very latest is available 24hrs a day at independent.... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

September 30th - Drop-off Charge: Heathrow is the last big UK airport to bring in a drop-off charge.Could the US bring in a mandatory vaccination rule for airline passengers?And United is “separating” from 600 staff who have declined to get vaccinated.Sign up to Simon's f... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

7 min listen

June 30th - Not All Roads: Today: not all roads lead to Rome for England fans.Malta seems to get tougher – but Portugal eases its restrictions.Who said travel was supposed to be easy?Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and all... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

7 min listen

August 3rd - All Change for the Amber Watchlist: All change for the Amber WatchlistThe view from Canada on the UK’s border rules.And British Airways is back between Belfast and Glasgow.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and all the very latest is ... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

7 min listen

July 7th - The Word of Committees: New vaccination trials at Heathrow. What’s happening – and what isn’t?Face masks on the Tube could continue.And MPs demand action to win back the confidence – and business – of rail passengers.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at ... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

7 min listen

July 23rd - What's Wrong with Canada?: At the start of what should the busiest weekend of the year for Britain’s airports, my best guess on traffic light changes.What’s wrong with Canada, exactly?And an update on rail travel.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at indepen... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

10 min listen

July 20th - The Irish Experience: Today: sadly I’m back from Ireland already, but I want to give you an update on the travelling experience between Great Britain and the Republic.easyJet loses £40 per second – but the boss tells me the future looks bright.And Crossrail could acce... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

10 min listen

August 31st - Ryanair: Attack on Autumn: Ryanair declares a fares war for autumn.Italy’s new rules on travel start today.More trouble on the rails – bring back the relief trainsSign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and all the very latest is ... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

5 min listen

May 30th - Back in the Air: Back in the air – how different is the flying experience from Heathrow?As Europe turns green, is the UK going red?And what is the outlook for Eurostar in the coronavirus era?Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/n... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

11 min listen

October 19th - The Moroccan Connection: Why premium economy could be a waste of money right now.Heathrow charges are set to surge from New Year’s Day.And Scotland’s new Moroccan connection.Of course this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. You can sign up at... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

6 min listen

July 22nd - Testing for Croatia: Advice for rail passengers this summer.The two testing issues that international travellers from the UK most often get wrong.And Croatia is the latest quarantine-free country to demand tests from British holidaymakers. Sign up to Simo... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

10 min listen

September 7th - With One Eye Closed: New cheap trains between England and ScotlandAs one London Eye lookalike closes down, another is set to open up.And talking of opening up – that’s what Canada is doing.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newslet... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

7 min listen

August 12th - New Kid in Town: New kid in town at London Heathrow: jetBlue has landed from New York JFK.The UK is lagging behind the rest of Europe in holiday terms.And legal action against the government for its red list policies. Sign up to Simon's free week... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

June 21st - Take a Chance on Malta?: Pilots’ union says UK is doing worst in Europe for flying.Should you take a chance on Malta going green?and Aer Lingus starts charging for cabin baggage.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and all th... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

September 10th - Bus Wars: Rail commuters disappear.Bus wars in Bristol and beyond.Jet Airways trying to revive itself.Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and all the very latest is available 24hrs a day at independent.co.uk. by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

July 30th - Italy Extends Quarantine: France looks set be upgraded from its amber plus loneliness.Italy extends the quarantine spell for British holidaymakers.And Saudi Arabia opens up to tourists once again. Should you go?Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independ... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

May 27th - When's the new Green List?: France puts the UK on its version of the amber list.When will the new green list be announced – and which islands might make the cut?More on the rails: passenger numbers will return, the transport secretary assures me.Sign up to Simon's f... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

9 min listen

September 13th - End of the ID Card: More government leaks about easing travel restrictions.Manchester airport closed and flights diverted after a medical emergency.And how the ending of the “ID card” option will hit inbound tourism to the UK.Sign up to Simon's free weekly n... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

9 min listen

August 2nd - Amber Watch List: Amber watch list: what is it, and should you be worried?International cruising restarts. Or does it?And what’s heading down the track in terms of rail fares?Sign up to Simon's free weekly newsletter at independent.co.uk/newsletters and al... by Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

8 min listen

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