Simon Calder

IN THE PRESS

As a company, TravelTime World promotes travel and holidays in its very widest context. Although we have been featured in many newspapers and magazines over the last 25 years, during the pandemic we featured heavily on both regional and national news, giving context to the world of travel and at the time travel restrictions.

On television, we have provided comment for BBC News, BBC London News, Sky News and 5News – and BBC Three Counties, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Berkshire, on everything from travel restrictions to the wider business community of furlough and small business.

Recently, we have also featured in both The Independent (and its travel writer Simon Calder), and I news.

TV & RADIO

GATWICK SLOT RESTRICTIONS – 5 NEWS
FRIDAY 17 JUNE 2022

Jackie appeared on 5News, explaining that pre-emptive cancellations and a slot restriction at Gatwick would potentially be good news for travellers by limiting the number of last-minute cancellations at airports over the busy summer period.

US BORDER REOPENING – BBC RADIO BERKSHIRE
MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2021

Jackie spoke to Phil Kennedy on the reopening of the transatlantic, and how that will have a big impact on other detinations, rebuilding confidence in the sector.

COST OF TESTING – SKY NEWS BREAKFAST WITH STEPHEN DIXON
SATURDAY 21 AUGUST 2021

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SMALL BUSINESS: TRAVEL FURLOUGH CHANGES – BBC NEWS CHANNEL
SUNDAY 1 AUGUST 2021

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GLOBAL TRAVEL TASKFORCE REPORT – BBC 3 COUNTIES RADIO
THURSDAY 29 JULY 2021

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IMPACT OF FURLOUGH ON TRAVEL INDUSTRY – BBC NEWS CHANNEL
THURSDAY 1 JULY 2021

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END OF FURLOUGH – BBC RADIO 4: TODAY PROGRAMME
THURSDAY 1 JULY 2021

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END OF FURLOUGH – BBC 5 RADIO 5 LIVE ‘WAKE UP TO MONEY’
THURSDAY 1 JULY 2021

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TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL – BBC 3 COUNTIES RADIO
FRIDAY 4 JUNE 2021

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TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL – TRAVEL WEEKLY (WITH JULIA LO BUE-SAID)
MONDAY 17 MAY 2021

Jackie and Julia travelled to Portugal on the day ‘international travel opened’, on the first flight from Luton to Faro. They talked about a wide selection of different topics around the travel experience with Lucy Huxley from Travel Weekly.

TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL – BBC LONDON NEWS
MONDAY 21 MAY 2021

Jackie reported from Portugal, outlining the day ‘international travel restarted’ with BBC London’s Transport Correspondent, Tom Edwards.

NEWSPAPER & ONLINE

Turkey Earthquake
THE TURKEY/SYRIA EARTHQUAKE – INEWS
MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2023

Provided comment for Emma Featherstone following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, and practical steps for the immediate aftermath for people travelling to the country.

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EASYJET FINANCIAL RESULTS 2022 – THE INDEPENDENT
TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2022

Provided comment for Simon Calder at the end of year results for EasyJet, and the themes they are expecting for the year ahead.

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BOOK LONG WINTER-SUN HOLIDAY TO BEAT HIGH BILLS – TRAVEL WEEKLY
THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2022

Ashley discussed our month-long campaign at highlighting the cost benefits of travelling abroad for the winter – with low-cost holidays and a lower cost of living than in the UK.

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BRITS ENCOURAGED TO BOOK LONG WINTER HOLIDAYS TO BEAT SOARING ENERGY BILLS – The Independent
FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2022

Ashley talked to Lucy Thackray at The Independent about ‘The Heat is On’ campaign, raising awareness for cost-effective winter holidays to avoid large energy bills this winter.

Budget Bucket List Destinations
THE RETURN OF BUCKET LIST HOLIDAYS – iNEWS
FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2022

Ashley talked to Emma Featherstone at iNews, with cheaper alternatives to traditional ‘bucket list’ destinations – suggesting Morocco and Jordan as great options.

Holidaymakers Returning To Agents
HOLIDAYMAKERS RETURNING TO TRAVEL AGENTS – iNEWS
MONDAY 8 AUGUST 2022

Ashley provided comment to iNews on the growing trend of people returning to travel agents, or using an agent for the first time after the pandemic.

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IMPACT OF ‘TRAVEL CHAOS’ – iNEWS

Ashley provided comment to iNews on the impact implied ‘travel chaos’ is having on the travel industry, and why a professional travel agent will always be there to assist if there are any problems.

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FURY AT AVIATION MINISTER’S NO-SHOW AT TRAVEL CONFERENCE – THE INDEPENDENT
TUESDAY 21 JUNE 2021

Ashley was included in an article by Simon Calder, as Aviation Minister Robert Courts didn’t turn up to an important Travel conference at the time.

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