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Monday’s national headlines feature a Foreign Office warning for travellers to Spain due to protests in the country over the cost of living crisis.
Elsewhere, British Airways’ parent IAG is reportedly looking to acquire some of its struggling European rivals, which could further consolidate the continent’s airline sector.
There was sadness for staff and passengers at Doncaster Sheffield airport, meanwhile, as the last-ever flights departed over the weekend ahead of the Yorkshire gateway’s planned closure.
Here are the headlines the travel industry woke up to on Monday (31 October).
FCDO issues Spain travel warning as cost of living protests break out
The Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Spain as protests are held over the country’s cost of living crisis. Thousands of Spanish residents have been taking part in demonstrations across the country calling for an increase in wages and pensions. The FCDO said there was “a risk of isolated incidents of unrest or violence”. (The Daily Mail)
British Airways owner IAG looks to snap up rivals as easyJet falters
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus, is to renew its plans to consolidate the European airline industry with speculation growing that it could move to snap up troubled rivals such as easyJet and TAP Portugal. (The Times)
Final Tui flight departs from Doncaster Sheffield airport
Staff at Doncaster Sheffield airport shared an emotional video as they said farewell to one of the final flights from the airport, which is due to close in the next few days. The flight to Tenerife – watched by dozens of workers – became the last Tui flight to leave on Friday. (ITV News)
Truss trip expenses under scrutiny
Short-lived prime minister Liz Truss could face scrutiny from MPs after it was claimed that her overseas trips when she was foreign secretary included making excessive demands that resembled those of a “rock star rider”. (The Independent)
Migrants set to share hotels with public as Channel crisis worsens
Migrants are set to share hotels with the public under plans being considered by home secretary Suella Braverman to regain control of the Channel crisis. Home Office officials are drawing up proposals for spot bookings of rooms rather than reserving entire hotels due to overcrowding at the main asylum centre at Manston in Kent. (The Telegraph)
