{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a10937355b99c7f8917423c/6a33f812f00c7050cb9751fa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The world’s first 20-hour flight, plus why budget airfares are rising","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a10937355b99c7f8917423c/1781790711834-0f7f0812-c148-43c0-be8b-ac64cd054ea2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this week's episode, Simon and Greg discuss the EU's controversial air travel reforms, which could affect British passengers. Under the proposals, airlines warn fares could rise, child-seating policies will be overhauled, and a new system is designed to make compensation claims easier.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, the latest news from Project Sunrise: Qantas' ambitious plan to link London and Sydney non-stop. Simon and Greg discuss the benefits, and the most pressing concerns, of spending up to 20 hours in the air.</p><p><br></p><p>They also answer your burning travel questions, including why some airlines let passengers check in with an out-of-date passport, and recommendations for a trip to Lake Bled in Slovenia. Plus, why Zanzibar is shaping up to be one of the hottest destinations for next winter.</p><p><br></p><p>Send your questions to <a href=\"mailto:thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read our latest travel advice</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/uk-passport-validity-checker/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check your passport validity</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://telegraph.co.uk/travelnewsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for The Telegraph Travel newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>Video Producer: Carla Mercer</p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Georgia Coan</p><p><br></p><p>Executive Producer: Louisa Wells</p><p><br></p><p>Head of Travel: Ben Ross</p><p><br></p><p>Studio Operator: James England</p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}