A rare red warning has been issued by the Met Office for the south-west, south Wales and the south-east, with gusts of up to 100mph expected.

There is also news of a crackdown on Airbnb in Scotland, while a new documentary airs about the Boeing 737 Max scandal.

Here are the key headlines affecting travel on Friday 18 February.

Half-term getaway scuppered by storm

Storm Eunice looks set to cause chaos to half-term travel plans with flights grounded. Gatwick and Stansted are advising customers to check the status of their flights with airlines, as well as allowing plenty of time to travel. Gatwick tweeted of disruption to flights and to the shuttle service to North Terminal. (Daily Mirror)

Red weather warning extended

Storm Eunice’s severity has led to a red warning being extended to London and the south-east for the first time. The warning is already in place for the West Country. The Met Office said there is a danger to life from winds of up to 90mph this morning. A major incident had been declared in Cornwall. (BBC News)

Edinburgh to crack down on Airbnb

Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals, with landlords having to apply for planning permission to let empty properties. Scotland’s capital has about a third of all the short-term lets in the country, with growing numbers of families and young professionals unable to rent. (The Times)

Netflix film charts Boeing Max scandal

A new film, Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, has been released, alleging how shortfalls at the aircraft maker caused two fatal crashes killing 346 people. Corner-cutting and smearing of foreign pilots are tackled in the documentary. (The Times)

London Museum plan hits obstacle with traders

Plans to build a spectacular new Museum of London at a site partly occupied by a meat market have hit an obstacle, with traders reluctant to move from the historic Smithfield location. An act of parliament is likely to be needed to complete the project, with the traders being forced to a new site east of the city. (Financial Times)