Truss to reveal energy plan and Ryanair boss’s winter warning

Businesses and consumers could also be asked to find ways to reduce their energy usage this winter to prevent potential power blackouts.

Meanwhile, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned of an “extremely challenging” winter for the travel industry due to the rise in fuel costs.

In other news, Romanian carrier Blue Air has suspended services and Edinburgh could become the first UK city to introduce a nightly tourist tax.

Here are the major national headlines travel woke up to on Thursday (8 September).

Truss to reveal huge energy gamble

New prime minister Liz Truss will reveal her plan to freeze energy costs for consumers and businesses during a speech in the House of Commons on Thursday (8 September). But questions are growing over how the £150 billion plan can be funded as the pound continues to plummet against the US dollar. (Various)

Ministers will implore public to cut use of power

The new cabinet is drawing up plans for a public information campaign to encourage people and firms to reduce their energy use this winter, amid fears that a price freeze will deter them from taking energy-saving measures and increase the likelihood of power blackouts. (The Times)

Ryanair boss warns of ‘extremely challenging’ winter

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has warned of an “extremely challenging” winter due to the surge in fuel costs, as the airline announced plans to withdraw its aircraft from an airport in Brussels after a row over rates and taxes. (The Daily Mail)

Blue Air suspends all flights

Romanian carrier Blue Air has “paused” all flights over the next few days following a dispute with the country’s government. Blue Air’s services between Heathrow and Bucharest are currently cancelled until Sunday (11 September). (The Independent)

Edinburgh could be first UK city to charge tourist tax

Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has given the green light for Edinburgh to become the first UK city to introduce an overnight tax for visitors in a scheme that could raise £15 million per year. (Daily Express)

Shark attacks and kills American tourist swimming in the Bahamas

A US tourist has been killed in a shark attack while she was snorkelling with her family in the Bahamas. The incident happened in Green Cay as the 58-year-old woman was on a daytime excursion during a cruise. (The Metro)