 In a later development, Omicron, the new variant of COVID-19 pandemic, is taking its toll on the aviation sector in the country. Due to the global alert measures by the United Kingdom, United States and Canada to curtail its spread have drastically affected international flight shuttles, thereby creating discomfort for passengers. On Sunday, many UK-bound passengers were stranded at the Namdi Ezequah International Airport, Abuja and the Motala Muhammad International here in Lagos. Now shortly after the flight cancellation, the British High Commission announced its decision to put on hold visitor visa applications from Red List countries, including Nigeria.