In more positive news, tourism in Spain is forecast to recover strongly in 2022 and is set to “come close” to pre-Covid levels.
Meanwhile, an investigation has found how two Ryanair aircraft were involved in a “near miss” at a Spanish airport, while the US aviation regulator has revealed how 2021 was a record year for “bad behaviour” by airline passengers.
Down Under, the Novak Djokovic affair has taken a dramatic new turn after Australia cancelled his visa for a second time amid the row over his vaccination status.
Here are the headlines the travel industry woke up to on Friday (14 January).
French holiday bookings surge after rule change