There is also news of a Covid pass for some children amid renewed concern about the cost of testing for families, while difficulties with the quarantine system have already emerged.
Here is are the key headlines affecting travel on Monday 6 December.
Three-week review ‘to be brought forward’
Downing Street insiders say the prime minister is set to deliver an update on the Omicron variant days earlier than the three-week review previously announced as December 18. The update will centre on the Christmas break but it is likely travel restrictions will be part of it. (The Sun)