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25/05/2011
Disruption Over Eruption Calms
Flights across the UK have got underway again after an ash cloud from the erupting Icelandic volcano caused travel disruption.
Thousands of passengers were affected by the rising ash cloud yesterday after an air traffic control company reported ash in UK airspace.
However some British flights to Germany, where the cloud is approaching, were cancelled.
Although the volcano has stopped erupting, the Met Office has said the ash may return to the UK on Friday.
The meteorological office in Iceland said no ash plume had been detected since 0300 GMT.
(BMcN)
Thousands of passengers were affected by the rising ash cloud yesterday after an air traffic control company reported ash in UK airspace.
However some British flights to Germany, where the cloud is approaching, were cancelled.
Although the volcano has stopped erupting, the Met Office has said the ash may return to the UK on Friday.
The meteorological office in Iceland said no ash plume had been detected since 0300 GMT.
(BMcN)
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09 May 2013
easyJet To Conduct Ash Cloud Experiment
Luton-based airline easyJet has flown a tonne of volcanic ash from Iceland as part of an experiment to test an aircraft warning system. The volcanic ash was collected by the Institute of Earth Sciences in Reykjavik and dried to create the consistency of fine talc. It will be used in a "unique experiment" which is planned for this summer.
easyJet To Conduct Ash Cloud Experiment
Luton-based airline easyJet has flown a tonne of volcanic ash from Iceland as part of an experiment to test an aircraft warning system. The volcanic ash was collected by the Institute of Earth Sciences in Reykjavik and dried to create the consistency of fine talc. It will be used in a "unique experiment" which is planned for this summer.
11 May 2010
Flight Disruption Continues To Hit Travellers
There was limited volcanic ash disruption to flights to and from the UK today. Scores of UK air passengers are still facing further delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud that has halted many European flights. Flights to and from parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands have been affected after the countries closed their airspace.
Flight Disruption Continues To Hit Travellers
There was limited volcanic ash disruption to flights to and from the UK today. Scores of UK air passengers are still facing further delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud that has halted many European flights. Flights to and from parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands have been affected after the countries closed their airspace.
06 May 2010
UK Airports Open But How Long Will It Last?
Airports across the UK have reopened after the latest disruption to airspace caused by volcanic ash. The ash cloud moved west overnight and has cleared UK airspace, air traffic control body Nats said. Airspace over Scotland and Northern Ireland was shut overnight after levels of volcanic ash had made it too unsafe to fly.
UK Airports Open But How Long Will It Last?
Airports across the UK have reopened after the latest disruption to airspace caused by volcanic ash. The ash cloud moved west overnight and has cleared UK airspace, air traffic control body Nats said. Airspace over Scotland and Northern Ireland was shut overnight after levels of volcanic ash had made it too unsafe to fly.
20 April 2010
Airports Stay Closed Amid New Ash Cloud
Air passengers have been braced for further delays after warnings that a "new ash cloud" was spreading towards the UK as the volcano eruption in Iceland "strengthened". Some domestic flights are taking off in the UK, as airports begin to reopen after five days.
Airports Stay Closed Amid New Ash Cloud
Air passengers have been braced for further delays after warnings that a "new ash cloud" was spreading towards the UK as the volcano eruption in Iceland "strengthened". Some domestic flights are taking off in the UK, as airports begin to reopen after five days.
13 May 2010
Ash Clouds Thomas Cook's Profits
Thomas Cook is down by millions of pounds in profits following the continuing disruption caused by the Icelandic ash cloud. The travel firm has reported that disruption caused in April was costing £70m alone after the ash cloud grounded planes across Europe.
Ash Clouds Thomas Cook's Profits
Thomas Cook is down by millions of pounds in profits following the continuing disruption caused by the Icelandic ash cloud. The travel firm has reported that disruption caused in April was costing £70m alone after the ash cloud grounded planes across Europe.
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