Simon Calder
Senior Travel Editor at The Independent
Travel news/advice shared here, on TikTok @caldertravel and answering questions at weekends with my 5.30pm UK Instagram Live: https://t.co/qE5vXA5qw0
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1 day ago |
sg.news.yahoo.com | Simon Calder |Jabed Ahmed
Tens of thousands of London commuters and visitors experienced travel chaos after much of the capital’s transport network shut down on Monday. The disruption was caused by a cable fault which led to a fire at an electrical substation in the Cunningham Place and Aberdeen Place area in Maida Vale, a London Fire Brigade (LFB) spokesperson said.
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3 days ago |
flipboard.com | Simon Calder |Barney Davis
13 hours agoGreg Norman involved in frightening emergency on private jetTragic, disturbing incidents have been happening in the skies over the U.S. this year, and no one is immune. Greg Norman, a 40-year flier on private aircraft, can attest to that. The 70-year-old World Golf Hall of Famer who most recently served as LIV Golf’s CEO posted on Instagram on Friday that he …5 hours agoFlash! Boeing is on a rollHere's where shares of the aerospace giant are headed next. We're not making this up.
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3 days ago |
the-independent.com | Simon Calder
A major IT failure at London Stansted Airport caused significant disruption on Sunday, May 11, 2025. An estimated 10,000 passengers missed their Flights due to extensive delays in baggage handling and security. The IT crash affected various airport systems, leading to long queues and flight disruptions. While Jet2 and Tui delayed Flights to accommodate passengers, Ryanair dispatched planes on time to avoid further delays.
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3 days ago |
the-independent.com | Simon Calder
An estimated 10,000 passengers have missed flights so far on Sunday morningFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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4 days ago |
the-independent.com | Simon Calder
In this week’s TravelSmart, we’re on the golden shores of Costa Daurada as Simon Calder explores one of Spain’s best-kept secrets, where Blue Flag beaches, water sports and a popular theme park combine to make an ideal family getaway. The Independent’s travel correspondent shares his advice on where to visit for kid-friendly fun – as well as culture and history – along with his money-saving tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your holiday. Watch TravelSmart on Independent TV.
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RT @YouShouldHaveBT: Sailing around Croatian Islands. Simon says.... it's a great idea. Podcast 217 on https://t.co/C37pIoAtJB with Mick…
Heathrow: 21 March closure due to power failure. Review of the shutdown reveals electricity was restored to all airport terminals by 11am, 12 hours after the fire began. But arrivals were banned for the next seven hours. Departures resumed 10 hours later. https://t.co/skwv2ZR5qE
Man Utd and Spurs take healthy leads into their Europa League semi-finals tonight. Likely to be an all-England final in Bilbao on 21 May. Some air fares approaching £1,000 one way. Alternatives include indirect flights via Basel to Biarritz, then 3 trains. https://t.co/rnQrEfz0Th