Air Travel Disruption: Britain’s Nats air traffic control system glitch has triggered major UK flight chaos, with more than 2,000 cancellations since Tuesday and thousands still affected as schedules unwind; the UK CAA warns many passengers may not qualify for compensation under “extraordinary circumstances.” Major Event Travel: The Great North Run returns to Newcastle and South Shields with detailed start/finish logistics, live BBC coverage, and tracking via the Great Run app. UK Airports & Staycations: Liverpool John Lennon Airport scores 78% in Which?’s airport survey for the fifth straight year, while the Lake District lands among top AI-recommended UK staycations. New Airport Access Rules: TSA’s “Gateside” program lets some non-ticketed TSA PreCheck/known traveler members enter gate areas at select US airports. Tourism Growth Plans: Vietnam targets 45–50 million international visitors and $80–90B tourism revenue by 2030, pushing tourism as a digital and sustainability-driven growth sector. Regional Infrastructure Boost: Andhra Pradesh’s Arakkonam–Renigunta rail expansion is pitched as a tourism and trade catalyst by improving connectivity to Tirupati and Rayalaseema. Global Mobility: China reports strong foreign cross-border travel growth in the first eight months, helped by expanded visa-free access. Hospitality Expansion: Marriott signs on for three New Zealand hotels (Rotorua, Auckland, Wellington) as it grows its Pacific footprint. Travel Safety & Disruption Recovery: Nepal’s floods are dealt a double blow to tourism and electricity exports, with recovery still underway.