Meanwhile, easyJet may face legal challenges over flight cancellations, and Sri Lanka is running out of fuel triggering a new Foreign Office advisory.

There are also more warnings on household debt, and signs Covid may be on the rise in holiday destinations.

Here are the headlines affecting travel on Thursday 7 July.

EasyJet faces legal challenge after stranding passengers

EasyJet was last night accused of potential consumer law breaches over hundreds of cancelled flights that left passengers stranded abroad and at UK airports. Which? said it had recorded potential law breaches and has called on the CAA to investigate. (The Daily Mail)

First leadership challenger emerges

Boris Johnson is clinging on to power after yesterday’s events, but the first challenger to lead the Conservatives has emerged. Attorney General Suella Braverman says she will stand in any leadership challenge, although she did not join yesterday’s mass resignation from the government. Two more ministers have resigned this morning. (BBC News)

Sri Lanka asks Russia for help with fuel crisis

Sri Lanka’s president says he has asked Vladimir Putin to help his cash-strapped nation import fuel as it faces its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1948. Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he "had a very productive" discussion with Putin after Sri Lanka’s energy minister warned the country may soon run out of petrol. (BBC News)

Lloyds warning on household debt

The number of customers with persistent debt problems has jumped by almost a third as the cost-of-living crisis bites further, the boss of Lloyds said. Charlie Nunn said 80% of individuals and families have less than £500 in their current or savings account. (City AM)

Warning of Covid risk in holiday hotspots

Holidaymakers heading to the European mainland are being warned of a growing incidence of coronavirus. Health officials are calling in some cases for a reintroduction of face masks and other measures. Greece, Spain, France, Germany plus the Caribbean islands, Morocco and Tunisia are all recording significant rises in cases. (The Guardian)

Stansted airport plans solar farm

Stansted airport has applied to build a solar farm which would provide all its electricity. The plans have gone straight to the government and a decision will be made by the Planning Inspectorate. (BBC News)

Mosquito bite kills easyJet trainee pilot

A trainee easyJet pilot died after she was bitten by a mosquito on her forehead and developed a fatal infection, an inquest has heard. Oriana Pepper, 21, was in Belgium for pilot training when the bite above her right eyebrow became infected in July last year. (The Sun)