Icelandic Volcanic Eruption - Significant Disruption to UK Flights

newbiejim said:
My car and every other car here has ash on it/them, I`m old enough to remember the same thing happening in 1980 when a week after Mt St Helens erupted I had red ash on my green mk 1 ford escort :-), interesting times, we should see some correlations being made now with 2012 etc lol
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yeah i noticed my car had a little white dust on the screen, i`d wipe it off then few mins later it was back
 
Latest Volcanic Ash Advisory:

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Soo not impressed with Iceland. Was due to fly back to the UK from the US today, now I'm not sure when I will get home.

First I get hit by the strike and now volcanos. So unsporting lol

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naefeart said:
Soo not impressed with Iceland. Was due to fly back to the UK from the US today, now I'm not sure when I will get home.

First I get hit by the strike and now volcanos. So unsporting lol

n
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I was due back today, the airline has just re-arranged my flight for next Thursday!
 
Ouch Jokester, that's rough. Who are you flying with?

Just been on the phone to my agent and they've managed to fit me in Sunday at 20:35 Houston to LHR. Then on to Aberdeen for around 4pm.

Im guessing you are away with work too, In which case they will pick up your expenses?

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I'm on holiday at the moment, so I'll need to claim it off insurance (what I can anyway). Going to be able to take advantage of it and get some extra skiing in though!

I'm flying with United and BMI out of Denver to Aberdeen but I'm not convinced there will be flights into London before Monday though looking at the ash maps above. My new ticket has me being rerouted via Chicago. Some other guys out here have been given a 2 day stop in Germany!
 
simon50 said:
If you cross the road there's always a risk of being run over, but that doesn't make it OK to cross when there's a car coming.
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No need to even cross the road. Got stairs in your house? Trust me - from personal experience - they hurt, a lot. 9-inch bruise currently on my leg can attest to that. :o

I'd rather be safe than sorry tbh, even if it is causing travel chaos (we've got our fair share of that at work too). Sorry to hear about the delays though. Next Thursday - ouch. :(
 
Latest NATS update:

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Friday April 16, 2045

The volcanic ash cloud continues to affect UK airspace. Following the latest update from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 1300 (UK time) on Saturday April 17.

There are currently no airspace restrictions in Scotland, Northern Ireland and in an area over the North Sea that includes the Shetlands and Orkney Isles. Manchester, Liverpool and all airports North of those may be available from 0400 (UK time) – 1000 (UK time) for departures to and arrivals from the North and West subject to individual co-ordination. However, please be advised that the situation is continuously changing. Forecasts indicate that the ash cloud is expected to return over Northern England at 1000 (UK time) and it is likely that restrictions will be reintroduced.

Please note these arrangements do not mean that all flights will operate. Anyone hoping to travel today or tomorrow should contact their airline before going to the airport.

We are looking for opportunities when the ash cloud moves sufficiently for us to enable some flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC.

We will review further Met Office information and at 0900 (UK time) on Saturday we will advise further arrangements.

We continue to work closely with airports, airlines, and the rest of Europe to understand and mitigate the implications of the volcanic eruption.
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http://www.nats.co.uk/
 
Ta for the updates Simulatorman.. It suggests the cloud is actually stalling and will then be blown back over northern England. This is a nightmare :eek: My sister in law in stuck in Portugal at the moment - she was due back to Prestwick on Sunday. She flew out with Ryanair and she has been told no flights until later next week! THey are now looking at hiring a car and driving, but we have pointed out that it will be unlikely they can get a ferry/Eurostar anytime soon either, so they are a bit stuffed.
 
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