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NewsThe IndependentPassenger dies on Emirates flight after choking on meal
Her death was ruled an accident
NewsThe IndependentTravellers vaccinated against Covid won’t need to quarantine in Romania
It is the first country in Europe to do so
NewsThe IndependentGovernment extends test before travel deadline after passengers stranded at airport
Exclusive: Flaws in rules for travellers were pointed out before they took effect
NewsThe IndependentPassenger captures aircraft’s near-miss with UFO on video
It’s unclear what the object was
NewsThe IndependentSeychelles to get rid of quarantine for all visitors with coronavirus vaccine
The policy will be split into two parts
NewsThe IndependentPassengers with negative Covid tests turned away from London-bound flight
Exclusive: ‘That’s not sufficient – you're not getting on his flight,’ Hannah Holland was told
NewsThe IndependentTravel corridors closed: Toughest rules in a lifetime take effect for UK arrivals
Travellers must take a test 72 hours before departing and self-isolate on arrival
NewsThe IndependentEnd of Qatar air blockade opens up flying in the Gulf
What it means for travellers – and the environment
NewsThe IndependentGovernment to introduce mandatory Covid tests for UK-bound travellers
Quarantine will still be required for arriving passengers
NewsThe IndependentNHS inundated with Global Health Insurance Card applications after Brexit
Financial guru Martin Lewis has mocked the government’s claim of a ‘global’ medical card
NewsThe IndependentBritons forced to sleep at airport after being denied entry into Sweden
Travellers provided negative PCR tests but were still stopped from entering the country
NewsThe IndependentBritish citizens turned away from flights to Germany despite evidence of residency
Only those who reside in Germany are allowed to enter from the UK
NewsThe IndependentUK travellers blocked from entering the Netherlands following Brexit
Non-EU residents must have an urgent reason to visit
NewsThe IndependentEverything we know about the new health insurance card after Brexit transition
Treatment for British travellers to the European Union will continue
NewsThe IndependentUK traveller turned away from Mallorca due to new Covid travel restrictions
The man was on his way to visit friends
NewsThe IndependentRyanair ‘jab and go’ advert sparks controversy
The advert made its debut on Boxing Day while much of the UK were banned from travel
BusinessThe IndependentHolidays will be much more expensive in 2021. Here’s why
‘These are mid-market prices for bargain-basement holidays’
NewsThe IndependentTwo passengers and their dog force open plane door and use emergency slide to exit flight
‘This doesn’t happen every day at the airport,’ says port authority
NewsThe IndependentCanary Islands holidays: What are the latest travel rules and do you need a Covid test?
The Canary Islands have been struck off the UK’s travel corridors list
NewsThe IndependentBritish passengers on flight to Germany told they would have to stay on camp beds at airport
Travel bans for UK arrivals issued across Europe
NewsThe IndependentBritish Airways 10th for flights in Europe, with even fewer than parcels firm DHL
Turkish Airlines operated most flights in Europe last week, with Ryanair in second place
NewsThe IndependentCabin crew in China advised to wear adult nappies to reduce risk of Covid infection
‘It’s recommended that cabin crew wear disposable diapers and avoid using the lavatory,’ reads the advice
NewsThe IndependentBrexit: UK turning itself into North Korea, says Ryanair boss
Michael O’Leary also said he wished he had been invited to the Hungarian MEP orgy in Brussels
NewsThe IndependentWoman calls airline worker ‘a**hole’ and is kicked off plane after refusing to wear a mask
Passengers applaud when she finally gets off aircraft
BusinessThe IndependenteasyJet halves cabin baggage allowance
The budget airline is following Ryanair’s lead