Update on Volcano Flight Disruption in Europe
Posted on April 15, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard
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A huge cloud of volcanic ash drifting from Iceland has forced all UK air space to the north of London to shutdown. The closure means hundreds of flights have been cancelled and the disruption is set to worsen later today.
Air traffic controllers in Brussels issued warnings to pilots that all airspace north of London should be closed until further notice. The whole of London’s airspace will be closed from 11am until 7pm at the earliest.
British Airways has already cancelled all flights scheduled for April 15th.
Ryanair has also cancelled all flights to and from Britain. Huge delays are expected tomorrow.
Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen airports have also been closed until further notice. Passengers are advised not to travel to these terminals.
Flight information for London Heathrow can be seen here.
Flight information for easyJet can be seen here.
Flight information for Edinburgh Airport can be seen here.
Flight information for Glasgow Airport is available here.
Flight information for Dublin Airport is available here.
Flights in Norway and other parts of northern Europe have also been affected.
Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano (try saying that three times fast) is responsible for the disruption. The volcano erupted on March 20th after lying dorment for almost 200 years. Last month’s eruption caused minimal disturbance, but Tuesday’s eruption started from a different vent, under a 650ft (200m) dense block of ice, which set forth a giant wave of glacial meltwater.
Concerned passengers should contact their airline for further advice.
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Fiona
- 15th Apr, 10 04:04pm
Update-update: British Airways has announced that it will offer full refunds or re-bookings for passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to disruption caused by volcanic ash from Iceland.
Fiona Hilliard (author comment)
- 16th Apr, 10 10:04am
Friday Up Update: UK air restrictions will remain in place until 1am tomorrow! http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1141851.php?mpnlog=1
Fiona
- 16th Apr, 10 10:04am
Friday update: All UK flights grounded until 1am tomorrow! http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1141851.php?mpnlog=1
Fiona
- 16th Apr, 10 04:04pm
No fly period extended to 7am, although some flights may go from Ireland and Scotland:
http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1141861.php?mpnlog=1
Anonymous
- 23rd Apr, 10 09:04pm
Well written article. Keep us posting.