Addressing the conference through a video message after being told to rest for several weeks, the Queen urged world leaders to step up and save our "fragile" planet for future generations.

Prime minister Boris Johnson, though, has attracted criticism after it was revealed he plans to fly back to London from Glasgow on a private aircraft instead of taking a train.

Elsewhere, the travel industry has continued to gain “momentum” as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted and bookings increase, according to Tui, although holidaymakers aged over 70 are facing higher prices for their travel insurance, according to new research.

Here are the key headlines travel woke up to on Tuesday (2 November):

Travel industry leaders see ‘real momentum’ as restrictions ease

The relaxation of travel restrictions is helping to fuel pent-up demand for holidays, according to Tui Group’s David Burling, during an appearance at WTM London. He said there was now “real momentum” for bookings, which he hoped would get back to 60-80% of pre-pandemic sales this winter and then return to 2019 levels by summer 2022. (The Independent)

Healthy over-70s could be paying double for travel insurance

Holidaymakers over 70 are facing a “nightmare” to arrange insurance cover for their trips. A Which? investigation found insurance prices were rising and the number of deals falling for those over 70, with the cost of travel insurance doubling between the ages of 65 and 70. (The Telegraph)

Queen’s plea to save our ‘fragile’ planet

The Queen has told world leaders they must act now and take measures to curb the impact of climate change for the sake of “our children and children’s children”, during a video address to delegates at the Cop26 climate conference n Glasgow. (Various)

Johnson will travel home from Cop26 by private plane

The UK prime minister is to fly back to London from the Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow on a private plane, instead of taking the train, leaving himself “open to accusations of hypocrisy”. A spokesperson stressed the aircraft operated partly using sustainable aviation fuel. (The Guardian)

Time is running out for the Maldives as sea levels rise

The Indian Ocean destination could be underwater by the end of this century unless there is urgent action to curb global warming. The archipelago of more than 1,000 islands is also under threat from more extreme weather in the region and coastal erosion. (Sky News)

Ryanair plans to scrap London listing as Brexit hits the City 

Ryanair looks set to axe its share listing on the London Stock Exchange in a further blow to the City of London’s global reputation after Brexit. The Irish carrier signalled the move as the company announced its first quarterly profit for nearly two years. (The Times)