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Passport validity for European Union. A UK passport must meet two conditions: On day of entry to the EU, issued less than 10 years ago. On intended day of exit from EU, at least 3 months left before expiry date. (Also Switz/Iceland/Norway but not Ireland.) independent.co.uk/travel/eur…
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'Get rid of this nonsense' In this week's episode of The Travel Expert, @SimonCalder and @Greg_Dickinson discuss all things compensation, booking hacks and the US's 250th birthday. Listen to the full episode🎧: linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwit…
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The Travel Expert – latest podcast out this morning. Airlines' obligations when they cancel flights, whatever the cause: how do British Airways and easyJet shape up? And Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler on the best road and rail adventures in the USA. linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwit…

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Dozens more flights cancelled on Sunday to and from Heathrow and Gatwick airports by British Airways and easyJet due to poor weather Follows more than 200 grounded flights on Saturday. Brings the number of passengers whose flights have been cancelled this weekend to around 40,000
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200 flights cancelled today on British Airways to/from Heathrow and on easyJet to/from Gatwick 35,000 passengers stranded. Under air passengers’ rights rules, they are entitled to be flown to their destination as soon as possible on any airline, plus meals/hotels as appropriate.
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UK holiday? No passport necessary. Or is it? I booked a one-night cruise from Scotland to England. Now Fred Olsen wants all my passport details. And a travel agent warned a client, wrongly, she needed a passport to fly Gatwick-Glasgow on easyJet. (Paywall) telegraph.co.uk/travel/comme…

End these ridiculous passport rules for British holidays

Personal details for trips within the UK are not required – so why are we still being asked to provide them?

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The Travel Expert – latest podcast just out. I'm keeping cool on a boat in the Outer Hebrides while @Greg_Dickinson overheats in London. European escapes from high temperatures. Why no-fly cruises are on the rise. And rules on duty-free on budget airlines. linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwit…

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Seatback pockets: yes or no? "Yes" from me. More kneeroom and fewer potential biohazards for passengers and staff. I used to clean planes at Gatwick and the seatback pockets could be vile. A discarded apple core was the least of my problems ... But @Greg_Dickinson wants them back
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‘As a former aircraft cleaner, the one thing you absolutely loathe is cleaning out the seatback pockets’ ⁠⁠ In this week’s episode of The Travel Expert with @SimonCalder, Greg Dickinson proposes mandatory seatback pockets to improve flying. ⁠ If you were in charge, what changes would you make? Let us know in the comments 👇⁠ ⁠ 🎧 Listen to this week’s episode of The Travel Expert: linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwit…
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LNER, which runs trains on the East Coast Main Line from London King's Cross to Yorkshire, northeast England and Scotland, is now urging passengers not to travel on Wednesday or Thursday this week due to predicted high temperatures. Advance tickets for Wed/Thu are valid on Friday
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Latest podcast now here: The Travel Expert with @Greg_Dickinson and me. Qantas nonstop flights from London to Sydney start next year. Why airlines don't alert passengers at check-in to passport problems? And why EU reform of cabin baggage rules is bonkers. telegraph.co.uk/podcasts/the…

The Travel Expert podcast

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha are now safe to visit, the UK Foreign Office declares. That means standard travel insurance is valid again, whether you are taking a holiday or just changing planes. Expect bargains for summer trips, but be warned that the average daily high is above 40C
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Holidays in Dubai and transit through the big Gulf hubs are now back on. The UAE as well as Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are now OFF the Foreign Office no-go list. Travel insurance is once again valid for those locations. Still warnings of regional tensions. gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice…

United Arab Emirates travel advice

FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

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Qantas has revealed that nonstop flights from London Heathrow to Sydney will begin in October 2027. Sydney-New York starts shortly after. Expect fares to be at least 20% higher than one-stop journeys – partly reflecting the high consumption of fuel on such ultra long haul routes.
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Places that will soon be just one stop from Sydney include Aberdeen, Inverness; Derry, Belfast; Cork; Mykonos; Jersey and Guernsey. Places that will soon be just one stop from Heathrow include Wellington and Queenstown NZ; Norfolk Island; Launceston Tasmania and Broken Hill NSW.
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First ultra-long-haul nonstop flight from Sydney will be London Heathrow – not New York. 10,573-mile ‘Project Sunrise’ service takes off October 2027, says Vanessa Hudson, CEO of Qantas.
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‘I only have three fingers and a thumb’⁠ ⁠ On last week’s episode of The Travel Expert, @SimonCalder and @Greg_Dickinson discussed the many issues with the new Entry Exit System (EES), including a query from one of our listeners. ⁠ ⁠ Have you had any trouble with the new EES? Tell us what you think in the comments ⬇️⁠ linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwit…
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World Cup fever less contagious than hoped. Whether or not you love football, North America offers great value. Flights and hotels are well below usual summer prices. Even with a match ticket, you can visit Canada or California for around £1,000. (Paywall) telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/…

Simon Calder: North American flight and hotel prices collapse as World Cup begins

Our travel expert has found last-minute holidays to the US and Canada, including match tickets, for under ÂŁ1,000

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Episode 2 of The Travel Expert podcast with @Greg_Dickinson and me: now ready for your listening pleasure. July package bargains. The first million-dollar holiday. How to get a World Cup break for under £1,000. And Eclipse '26 – the greatest show on earth. linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwit…

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The Travel Expert has landed!⁠ ⁠ In the first episode of The Travel Expert, @SimonCalder and @Greg_Dickinson discuss the chaos caused by the EU's new biometric border measures, and dissect how to make things as painless as possible when travelling to Europe this summer. ⁠ ⁠ Plus, they share their greatest travel experiences – from Turkey's Lycian Way to the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina – and answer pressing travel conundrums from Telegraph readers. ⁠ ⁠ Click below to listen to the first episode and email us at thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk if you have any questions for Simon and Greg ⁠ linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwit…
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The first edition of The Travel Expert, the new podcast from Telegraph Travel, is out. Each Friday the brilliant @Greg_Dickinson and I tackle the top travel stories and your questions. Keen to hear your views on the pod & the travel topics we should cover. feeds.acast.com/public/shows…
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