Exclusive: UK visitors face extra Brexit red tape, including fingerprinting, as Rock aligns with Schengen area formalities

Trains may run between Birmingham and somewhere near London by 2036 – a decade late, and slower than planned as Simon Calder explains

Governments of the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and the US all maintain that visiting the Mediterranean island is safe

Speculation is rife about the causes of the disaster, as experts begin to piece together how flight AI171 crash unfolded

Train Talk: the island needs to encourage more holidaymakers to use the excellent metro system

The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder offers his latest advice as tensions between Israel and Iran raise concerns among holidaymakers.

If you're worried about flying after recent air disasters, Simon Calder is here to answer your questions and explain what the latest incidents mean for air travel safety

Tour operators can add 8% to the cost of a package – but they must show their working

India has ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected

India has ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected

‘Commercial aviation remains one of the safest forms of public transport,’ says the chief inspector of aviation accidents in the UK

Speculation is rife about the causes of the disaster, as experts begin to piece together how flight AI171 crash unfolded

Air India's Boeing 787 fleet could be grounded temporarily

The Man Who Pays His Way: The first fatal crash of the 787 in Ahmedabad will sharply increase the focus on the plane’s airworthiness

Speculation is rife about the causes of the disaster, as experts begin to piece together how flight AI171 crash unfolded

Passengers from Manchester and London ended up in Cairo on Qatar Airways and in Istanbul on Emirates

Air India's Boeing 787 fleet could be grounded temporarily

British man sole survivor from Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people

‘Commercial aviation remains one of the safest forms of public transport,’ says the chief inspector of aviation accidents in the UK

Speculation is rife about the causes of the disaster, as experts begin to piece together how flight AI171 crash unfolded

‘Commercial aviation remains one of the safest forms of public transport,’ says the chief inspector of aviation accidents in the UK

Boeing 787 dreamliner headed for London Gatwick crashed close to Ahmedebad airport

The plane had been flying to London Gatwick when it crashed in Gujarat with 242 people on board, including dozens of British citizens

Penalty ‘will be issued to any passengers offloaded from aircraft as a result of their misconduct’

Northwest hub and London Heathrow saw passenger numbers soar for Europa League final in Bilbao between United and Spurs

Simon Calder on how to glide through generous Alpine scenery between two spectacular locations

Plane Talk: Creeping delays give the impression of disdain for passengers

London to Frankfurt is scheduled to take 5 hours; to Geneva the journey will be 5 hours 20 minutes

Holidaymakers are being warned about costly a hidden charge when travelling abroad.

Simon Calder has issued a warning to holidaymakers over a hidden charge business owners can add onto cards.

The Man Who Pays His Way: Cancer can have a long-lasting effect on travel, even after it has been beaten