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Further disruption is being caused as the volcanic ash cloud returns. This is causing particular restrictions to flights in Scotland and Ireland.
Please continue to check your flight information before travelling to airports.
Posted on 05 May 2010 by admin
The latest news is that British and Irish airports have been given the go-ahead to reopen after they were closed due to more ash from the volcano caused disruption.
It seems the ash cloud is moving south but the UK could remain at risk for the rest of the week. Flights from other parts of Europe should not be impacted by this, however, please continue to check your flight information.
Posted on 04 May 2010 by admin
All European airports reopened yesterday and are expected to remain open. Some restrictions are still in place in other areas and passengers are being advised to check the status of their flight with airlines before travelling to airports.
Posted on 21 Apr 2010 by admin
Volcano Ash Cloud - Update.
Flight restrictions are gradually being lifted in Scotland and parts of northern England but London airports are not expected to open. The air traffic control company Nats says the Icelandic volcano eruption has strengthened and the ash cloud is spreading towards the UK.
BAA are advising passengers that once airports are open they should still check the status of their flight with airlines before travelling to airports.
Eurocontrol which monitors flights across Europe advise that 60 per cent of flights from Europe will operate today.
The situation is ever changing so please check details regarding your journey before setting out on your departure.
We will continue to monitor the situation and regular updates will be posted here.
Posted on 20 Apr 2010 by admin
Latest News - Volcano Ash Cloud 19th April 2010 17.55
The latest news regarding the Volcano Ash Cloud is that UK Airspace is to start to open tomorrow. Airlines will look to operate 24 hours a day until normal flight schedules are resumed.
The situation is ever changing so please check details regarding your journey before setting out on your departure.
We will continue to monitor the situation and update you accordingly.
Posted on 19 Apr 2010 by admin
Flight restrictions across the majority of the UK remain in place and aircraft have been grounded for the fifth day today. The no-fly zone is extended to at least 01.00 hours tomorrow morning (20th April).
Please be assured that we are doing whatever possible to provide you with up to date information in connection with the situation regarding the operation/cancellation of your flights and will advise you of any relevant information where necessary.
At the moment we can report that the following countries currently have a no-fly zone: Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland, U.K and a further nine countries have partial closures: Italy, Norway, Bulgaria, Poland, Sweden, France, Romania, Latvia and Denmark. Spanish airspace is currently open and alternative means of transport to move passengers to their destinations within Europe are being assessed.
We have managed to successfully re-route some of our customers and it is reported that Royal Navy ships are being deployed to help rescue passengers stranded abroad as the UK’s airspace remains closed. We would, however, advise that all non essential travel plans are currently postponed until further news is received.
Posted on 19 Apr 2010 by admin
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