Elsewhere, there are reports that the wearing of face masks on flights will remain compulsory for years to come as the world learns to live with Covid-19.
There is also coverage a major new tourist attraction in the north-west of the UK, while Boris Johnson remains on the rack following the publication of Sue Gray’s report into lockdown parties across Whitehall.
Here are the key travel stories making Tuesday’s national headlines (1 February).
Mask wearing on flights ‘to remain the norm’
