Flight cancellations have begun in the UK due to the fuel impact caused by the US-Israel war in Iran. The airline Skybus has announced that its flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Gatwick will be canceled suddenly from April 2, due to “circumstances beyond our control”. Customers expecting to travel in April and May … Read more
It has been a wild few weeks in the Middle East, when the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, which took away some high-ranking Iranian officials. In response, Iran launched drone attacks on neighboring countries, including targeting airports, hotels and more. Weeks later, this conflict is not over, and one wonders how … Read more
The worker strikes caused major disruption at 12 airports including Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao. Maria Ortega Foreign Affairs Specialist, Ben Hurst and Ben Hurst 12:16, 02 April 2026Updated 12:17, 02 April 2026 Passengers at Terminal T4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, when two ground handling attacks took place this week.(Image: Getty) A new development has … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more
Imagine a cabin perched on a hill, looking down into a valley where a river flows, with mist hanging over it. Sheep graze on the fields of torn fields – emerald, lime, bile. This squat house, with auras and leatherette sofas that cling to your feet, promises escape and freedom, isolation and solitude. Three years … Read more
There is something exciting about startups. The length of the route and flight does not matter. All that matters is that they are celebrated and made special. Plus, it’s an easy and inexpensive way to get more publicity and referrals—and they’re a lot of fun. It is even more noticeable when a new aircraft joins … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more
LONDON- British Airways (BA) is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, offering fast and free internet with support for video and voice calls. This marks a major change in the airline’s connectivity strategy. Airlines operating from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and other destinations will gradually offer this service. Unlike most global carriers, British Airways … Read more
The best Georgian buildings (Image: The Drey) In a new series, Rooms Without Views, our travel experts spend a night in windowless hotel rooms to see if the price is worth sacrificing natural light. They have been described as claustrophobic, dystopian and depressing, but the trend of windowless hotel rooms is not going away. Now … Read more
The wait is almost over for the opening of Cambridge South. Cambridge Labor MP Daniel Zeichner and South Cambridgeshire Liberal Democrat MP Pippa Heylings joined officials for a tour of the much-anticipated new train station. Pippa Heylings, MP for South Cambridgeshire, left, and Daniel Zeichner MP, on a tour of Cambridge South station. Image: Network … Read more