Also, overnight, a Jet2.com flight was escorted to Stansted following a security threat.

There are also warnings of queues at immigration next summer when EU fingerprint checks come into force, while Qatar has hit back at criticism of its World Cup preparations.

Here are the key headlines concerning travel on Thursday 13 October.

Plummeting pound pushes up costs

The sinking pound is making some holiday destinations far more expensive, a new study by travel money specialist FairFX found. The worst is Costa Rica, where the pound is currently down 18% against the Costa Rican colon. The Dominican Republic is also pricey, with sterling down 17% against the Dominican peso. (The Sun)

RAF escorts Jet2 flight after security scare

A Jet2 plane was escorted by RAF aircraft and forced to divert after a security scare. Essex Police were alerted to a potential threat onboard the aircraft flying from Dalaman to Manchester on Wednesday. The flight diverted to Stansted under supervision of RAF Typhoons. Essex Police established there was no threat. (BBC News)

Dover boss warns of fingerprint queues next summer

New EU fingerprint checks threaten to ruin next summer’s holiday getaway, the boss of the Port of Dover has warned. Doug Bannister, Dover’s chief executive, said the new EU system of biometric checks for travellers could cause “significant and continued disruption for a very long time”. (The Telegraph)

Concentrate on the football, says Qatar boss

Qatar’s World Cup chief has told the English and Welsh FAs to focus on their teams rather than demanding compensation for migrant workers. Nasser Al Khater said enduring criticism of the tournament could be considered racist. (Sky News)

Sri Lanka buys Russian oil

Sri Lanka has begun importing large quantities of oil from Russia, highlighting how cash-strapped countries are taking advantage of discounts created by western sanctions on Moscow. Sri Lanka, which effectively ran out of fuel this year due to a financial crisis, has since May sourced more than half its crude from Russia, the first time since at least 2013. (Financial Times)

Quarter of Londoners dip into savings

More than a quarter of people in London are being forced to dip into savings to make ends meet every month. However, Creditspring research also reveals almost a third of people across London don’t have any savings – prompting fears of a worsening crisis as the cost of living continues to rise. (City AM)

National Trust opposes Loch Lomond resort plans

Heritage leaders have opposed plans for a £40 million tourist resort on the banks of Loch Lomond. The National Trust for Scotland raised fears plans could harm ancient woodland and existing businesses. Lomond Banks would include a 60-bed hotel, 127 self-catering lodges, a swimming pool and water park. (The Times)