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The Independent
15 hours ago
- The Independent
Simon Calder issues mobile roaming warning for summer holidaymakers
British holidaymakers are being advised to be vigilant about potential mobile phone roaming charges while abroad. Holidaymakers in Corfu have recently faced bills of up to £300 due to their phones connecting to Albanian mobile phone masts. This issue of unexpected roaming charges is not confined solely to the Corfu and Albania region. The Independent 's travel expert, Simon Calder, provides essential information on how to avoid these additional costs. Watch the video above.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- The Independent
How to avoid ridiculous phone roaming bills on your summer holiday
Showing now | News 01:30 Simon Calder The summer holidays are officially underway with thousands of Britons jetting off into the sun for a week of relaxation or two. Whether you have been saving for months for your 2025 holiday, or managed to book a great-value late deal, make sure you do not succumb to extra charges on holiday when using your mobile phone. Holidaymakers in Corfu have recently been hit with bills for roaming charges of up to £300 after their phones latched on to Albanian mobile phone masts. This issue is not limited to Corfu/ Albania confusion. The Independent's travel expert Simon Calder explains all you need to know.
The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
Air India pilot reportedly questioned captain in cockpit before crash
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Shweta Sharma Thursday 17 July 2025 14:27 BST Air India flight 'was doomed' without sufficient power, explains Simon Calder An initial analysis of the Air India flight's cockpit voice recorder reportedly reveals the co-pilot questioned the captain about turning off the plane's fuel supply switches. First officer Clive Kunder was at the controls of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner during take-off when the crash occurred, and reportedly asked Captain Sumeet Sabharwal about the fuel switches. The crash, which happened shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, resulted in 241 fatalities on board and 19 on the ground, with only one passenger surviving. The Federation of Indian Pilots criticised the preliminary official report, accusing it of selectively using paraphrased recordings to prematurely blame the flight crew without conclusive evidence. The incident has reignited discussions regarding the installation of video cameras in cockpits, a measure generally opposed by pilots but supported by aviation safety experts. In full
The Independent
12-07-2025
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- The Independent
Air India crash report: Simon Calder takes a closer look at findings
Indian aviation accident investigators have released a preliminary report into last month's Air India crash. The report found that the fuel supply to the engines was cut off just seconds after the flight took off. This occurred because fuel control switches were moved to the 'cut-off' position as the aircraft ascended. The London Gatwick-bound flight crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad on 12 June, killing 260 people. Watch Simon Calder 's expert analysis above.
The Independent
12-07-2025
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- The Independent
Air India crash report: Simon Calder explains how flight was ‘doomed' without sufficient power
The Independent 's Simon Calder takes a closer look at the preliminary report into last month's Air India crash. The report by Indian aviation accident investigators has found fuel supply to the engines of the Air India plane was cut off just seconds after the flight took off. The London Gatwick -bound flight came down in a residential area of Ahmedabad on 12 June, killing a total of 260 people. The 15-page document published by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, which is part of the ongoing probe into what caused the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to come down, found that fuel control switches were moved to 'cut-off' position as the aircraft rose from take-off.
