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Following a high-stakes experiment at a laboratory in Warwick, Greg reveals why airlines are so terrified of lithium battery fires - and the essential safety rules you need to know before you fly.


Plus, we explore the world’s first round-the-world holiday by private jet. At £173,000, we discuss whether it’s the ultimate bucket-list trip, or if there are far more affordable ways to see the globe without the six-figure budget.


And, dealing with a potential \"passport catastrophe\" for travel between Britain and Ireland, this week Simon and Greg dissect whether the seamless travel era is coming to an end.


As ever, the team answers your travel questions, including a reader's search for the perfect family villa holiday in 2027 that doesn't break the bank.


Send your questions to thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk.


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