The UK is closed for business

[Tintinnabulate]

How long did it go on for last time it erupted?

Last time it erupted in early 1800's so God knows.

[BeanEgg]

Not sure, but this one's been on for a nearly a month now.

[xxMATTGxx]

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland shows continued and extensive cover of the UK. 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 1900 (UK time) today, Sunday April 18.

Next Update @ 9am.

[GoldenMerc]

Drove back from scotland at 10pm last night parents booked a flight back for monday, there still wondering how there getting home

[Tintinnabulate]

Next Update @ 9am.

Update at 0830

We are awaiting further information which means this morning’s update will be delayed a little.

We hope to be able to provide our next update shortly after 10am.

[xxMATTGxx]

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Sunday April 18, 1000

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is currently spread acoss the UK. 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 0100 (local time) tomorrow, Monday 19 April.

There may be limited opportunity in Orkney and Shetland from 1900 (local time) today for some flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. However, it is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport.

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 1500 (local time), today.

[Tintinnabulate]

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Sunday April 18, 1000

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is currently spread acoss the UK. 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 0100 (local time) tomorrow, Monday 19 April.

There may be limited opportunity in Orkney and Shetland from 1900 (local time) today for some flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. However, it is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport.

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 1500 (local time), today.

Awesome. Leave it closed till Sunday midnight and then reopen it and I will be happy.

[Stefy09]

Hello, does anyone know if this will affect virtual airlines in europe?

[alexxxxx]

http://english.people.com.cn/90001/9...3/6954668.html - interesting article.

[GommeInc]

When are they thinking of doing that? I'm guessing not at the moment due to:

Hmmm, so some people in America are gonna be annoyed As for my auntie, she's in Spain so she'll probably get transport to France and then a train or ferry here. That's what I overheard at least, or it's one plan.

So it's reach Slovenia? That's pretty impressive :S