Icelandic Volcanic Eruption - Significant Disruption to UK Flights

Locky · 17 Apr 2010 at 12:37

Over Clocker said:
What a stupid question... I won't waste my time making a list...

O wait I know who, that's right, the people who get here from people traffickers & would like to claim benefits, yes that's why our tourism is so good.

anyway off topic tbh.

GJ02 · 17 Apr 2010 at 12:37

Wicksta said:
Not everyone's idea of a holiday is being sat by a pool with 1000 other Brits in an all inclusive resort in Torremelinos.

lol no thanks !!

J1234 · 17 Apr 2010 at 12:40

The girlfriend is due back from South Africa on Monday and also the parents are going on holiday on Monday too - doesn't look like any of these are going to happen!

Locky · 17 Apr 2010 at 12:43

It's amazing how this little volcano caused so much disruption, how bad would it be if Yellowstone decided to erupt? End of days?.

MeEsH BaKkA · 17 Apr 2010 at 12:54

Crazy helicopter on the live feed lol

Amp34 · 17 Apr 2010 at 12:55

Locky said:
It's amazing how this little volcano caused so much disruption, how bad would it be if Yellowstone decided to erupt? End of days?.

Air travel would be the least of our worries tbh.

Looks like the trains are going to be packed on tuesday and wednesday. :/

Clum · 17 Apr 2010 at 12:57

Woke up to the cars covered in a load (ok a very fine layer) of ash/dust this morning in Edinburgh. Anyone else notice that?

Should have taken out that volcano insurance!

ShakenNstirred · 17 Apr 2010 at 13:02

Over Clocker said:
Supplies of the following are set to run out within a few days:

asparagus, grapes, green onions, lettuce and pre-packed fruit salads.

Britain's largest perishable goods air freight handling centre, at Heathrow, is at a standstill.

However, MOST of the UKs food imports arrive by sea, so it is only a few specifics that will be affected, eg some of the more exotic fruits, and some fresh flowers. Very little comes in by air.

We are also lucky that the UK has a such a large domestic pharmaceuticals industry..........

i bet Iceland are going to run low on food stuffs etc, we send a plane(757) there every night with food etc and it comes back with fresh fish for Morrison's n tesco etc, that plane hasnt been running since thursday morning

Westyfield2 · 17 Apr 2010 at 13:45

Beautiful sunny day here, sat out on the decking with my laptop! Saw two light aircraft fly over earlier... gits!

Over Clocker · 17 Apr 2010 at 13:53

Just goes to show really, no matter how powerful we think we are, the technological advances that mankind have make is nothing when compared to the power of Mother Nature!

Cosimo · 17 Apr 2010 at 13:55

Latest Volcanic Ash Advisory:

Deathwish · 17 Apr 2010 at 14:01

So, basically, we are screwed unless the wind changes direction?

Iraklis F.C. · 17 Apr 2010 at 14:02

watching the live feed it seems it is continuing to pump ash non stop

Westyfield2 · 17 Apr 2010 at 14:03

simulatorman said:
Latest Volcanic Ash Advisory:

Ouch, that's getting worse

.

VaderDSL · 17 Apr 2010 at 14:10

We need to reverse the wind turbines. If we reverse the flow of electricity into the turbines we can use them as giant fans to blow away all the ash!
N.B Might not work

tuffty747 · 17 Apr 2010 at 14:25

It seems as if it looks like there's no real way of determining when this cloud is going to clear up. :confused:

Nanna was meant to be flying to Canada on Tuesday, doesn't look like that's going to be happening.

Lets just hope Katla doesn't go off, although I find the actual activity of volcanoes fascinating, I think the effects it will have will be pretty devastating. And I've got a holiday to USA booked in July...

Bear · 17 Apr 2010 at 14:42

Luckily Kuoni have moved our holiday back a week (supposed to fly out last night) and are happy to move it as needed or give us a full refund. Got to say their service has been first rate as usual.

Cosimo · 17 Apr 2010 at 14:52

Westyfield2 said:
Ouch, that's getting worse .

It is and may stay like this for a few days longer.

Jimbeam3678 · 17 Apr 2010 at 15:19

Is not just getting more spread out hence less dense so maybe its getting ??

N.B I know very little about ash clouds...........

Cosimo · 17 Apr 2010 at 15:29

Latest from NATS:

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Saturday April 17, 1445

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is moving around and changing shape. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18 April.

There may be some airspace available within Scotland, Northern Ireland and England north of Leeds up till 1900 (UK time) today, which may enable some domestic flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. We will be coordinating this closely with airlines and airports. We would repeat, it is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport. After 1900 (UK time) today, Met Office forecasts show the ash cloud progressively covering the whole of the UK.

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 2100 (UK time), today.

http://www.nats.co.uk/