UK Aviation Disruption: A NATS air traffic control system failure has triggered a fresh wave of cancellations and delays, with more than 1,900 flights wiped out over two days and thousands of passengers stranded as Heathrow and other major airports struggle to recover. Passenger Rights: Coverage explains what travellers can claim if flights are cancelled or delayed, including cash compensation and support like meals and hotels under UK/EU rules. EU Housing & Rentals: The European Commission is set to give cities more legal power to curb short-term holiday rentals such as Airbnb to tackle housing pressure in tourism hotspots. Travel Planning Watch: Intrepid Travel’s “Not Hot List” spotlights under-the-radar destinations for 2027, including Greece’s Alonnisos and Latvia’s Liepāja, plus Georgia’s Mestia. Tourism Infrastructure: Cyprus’ Akamas gets €3m in planned visitor infrastructure via a new tender for carparks, kiosks and shops. Weather Alerts: Spain’s Balearics and Barcelona face “significant danger” weather warnings, with heavy rain, storms and large waves expected. New Routes: Wizz Air launches a Vilnius–Berlin service from 27 October 2026. Food Tourism: Santa Cruz de Tenerife is named Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy for 2027, with a year-long programme built around local “recipes” and producers.