Worries over 'full' capital and London airports, plus more Covid boosters

In other news, the UK’s Covid booster programme is to be extended, while Japan may relax entry rules again to take advantage of the yen’s falling attractiveness to tourists.

Here are the key nation headlines affecting travel on Monday 12 September.

King Charles to address parliament

King Charles will visit Westminster Hall this morning, where both the House of Commons and the House of Lords will meet to express condolences. The King will then fly to Edinburgh, where at about 14:25 he will walk behind the Queen’s coffin from Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral. (BBC News)

Covid booster jabs roll-out

People aged 65 and over in England can now book their Covid booster jab online or via 111. The NHS is also offering appointments to carers and pregnant women as the vaccine rollout continues. People aged 75 and over have been able to book a booster since last week. (Sky News)

Private jet ban for Queen’s funeral

Strict rules for the dozens of presidents, kings, queens and prime ministers expected to attend the Queen’s funeral will be put in place, urging them to travel by commercial flights to avoid swamping London’s airports. The instructions lay bare the logistical challenge of accommodating the number of overseas dignitaries arriving in London next weekend. (The Guardian)

Government prepares for “full-up” London

More than three quarters of a million people are expected to descend on Westminster to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth, with queues extending for up to five miles. Ministers believe queueing times could reach 20 hours. The Cabinet Office is preparing for the “very real possibility” that London will become “full” for the first time. (The Times)

Japan may relax entry rules

Japan may further relax border controls for foreign travellers to boost its economy, local reports say. Deputy chief cabinet secretary Seiji Kihara said a weak yen was "most effective in attracting inbound tourism". The yen slid to its lowest point against the US dollar in 24 years last week. Japan has barred most foreign visitors for the last two years amid measures to slow the spread of Covid. (BBC News)

Ryanair investors urged to block bonuses

Ryanair’s investors have been urged to vote down “excessive” bonus payouts and block eight senior bosses from re-election at the airline’s annual shareholder meeting this week. Advisors highlighted concerns over the independence of the board and undue financial rewards but did not recommend opposing re-election of chief executive Michael O’Leary. (The Guardian)