Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
By The Independent
Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, the UK’s leading travel journalist. From news updates to discussions with experts, Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast will bring you all you need to know from the world of travel.
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Latest episode
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July 26th - Olympics travel chaos as sabotage strikes Eurostar
Arson attacks on the high-speed line has closed the main route between Lille and Paris -
July 25th - A nostalgic look back at the 1924 Winter Olympics (only don't call them that)
I’m celebrating the Olympics – no, not Paris 2024 but Chamonix 1924, the first Winter Games. -
July 24th - What we can look forward to in aviation
With Paul Charles, chief executive of The PC Agency -
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July 22nd - If your weekend was a travel nightmare here are your rights
Make sure you know what duty of care and compensation you're entitled to -
July 19th and 20th - Your rights if caught up in the Crowdstrike IT meltdown
Simon Calder explains your rights if your travel was disrupted by the global IT outage. -
July 18th - The summer rush begins for the UK's airports
Nick Williams, head of passenger operations at Gatwick Airport speaks with Simon Calder about the summer rush. -
July 17th - My thoughts on Labour reforming the railways
good luck to the transport secretary -
July 16th - How to get a good exchange rate with your cash
Because sometimes you may need to pay with it -
July 15th - Where in Europe is cash still king?
The Independent's travel team discuss Europe's cash culture