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The Independent says Heathrow has revealed it was the only hub airport in Europe to see a reduction in passenger numbers in 2021, due to the UK’s tougher coronavirus travel rules.

The Metro says Frustrated travellers have had to wait as long as four hours to collect their bags at Heathrow Airport this weekend as Storm Eunice continues to cause chaos.

The Independent says Travellers have been warned of widespread disruption to trains, ferries and planes ahead of the arrival of Storm Dudley.

BBC News says many UK families have cancelled half-term trips to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands because children over 12 must be double vaccinated to enter.

The Guardian says Australia will open its border for fully vaccinated tourists and all visa holders, a decision branded “bittersweet”.

Sky News says New Zealand has announced a plan to reopen its borders in stages, but PM Jacinda Ardern has said the country won’t be open to everyone.

Airline experts are predicting that face masks on flights will be one of the last measures dropped globally.

The Guardian says More passengers took Wizz Air flights over the Christmas period despite the rise of the Omicron variant.

The Metro says soaring Covid-19 cases have prompted lawmakers in Spain to tighten restrictions on gatherings and social distancing at some of the country’s top tourist destinations.

The Guardian says the CDC advised against travel to 22 nations and territories because of a rising number of Covid-19 cases.