A six-day shutdown on the Avanti West Coast begins on Good Friday Get Travel Insider with Simon Calder. A newsletter packed with tips, deals, inspiration, and the latest travel news Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice As the Easter 2026 travel rush gets under way, airline passengers to Europe have been