The UK is closed for business

[lazerman]

Any chances of ash falling to the ground in south part of england?

[xxMATTGxx]

Any chances of ash falling to the ground in south part of england?

Haven't seen much regarding that apart from places in Scotland.

[Tintinnabulate]

I am hoping another volcano erupts and all flights till 25th April get canceled. Wont happen but I can only hope.

[xxMATTGxx]

I am hoping another volcano erupts and all flights till 25th April get canceled. Wont happen but I can only hope.

And why would you want this to happen?

[Mathew]

Just checked our flight home this morning and it's been cancelled.

Rung them up and the next flight they can get us on is on Tuesday. An extra 4 days in Orlando, yay!!
It will mean a connection in Atlanta, then another in Charles de Gaulle. Will be a long day, getting home about 10pm Wednesday night (school Thursday) but I suppose it has to be done.

I'm just happy to be here longer!

[xxMATTGxx]

NATS Update

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Friday April 16, 1445

The cloud of volcanic ash continues to move south through the UK and the eruption in Iceland continues.

Following a review of the latest Met Office information, NATS advises that restrictions preventing flights in controlled airspace over England and Wales will remain in place until 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Saturday 17 April, at the earliest. From 1900 (UK time) today ATC restrictions will be lifted in a large part of Scottish airspace including Scottish airports, Shetland, Orkneys and also Northern Ireland.

On this basis, North Atlantic traffic can also operate to/from points in this airspace. 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 sufficient for us to enable some flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. Some aircraft were able to operate at Manchester this morning, although restrictions are now reapplied to Manchester.

We hope there may be some opportunity from the north into Newcastle after 0100 (UK time) tomorrow - Saturday. We will review further Met Office information and at 2030 (UK time) we will advise further arrangements. In general, the situation is dynamic and subject to change.

We continue to work closely with airports, airlines, and the rest of Europe to understand and mitigate the implications of the volcanic eruption.

[Titch]

NATS Update

doesnt look to be getting better then

[xxMATTGxx]

doesnt look to be getting better then

Sure doesn't!

[cocaine]

doesnt look to be getting better then

yes it does? :S

From 1900 (UK time) today ATC restrictions will be lifted in a large part of Scottish airspace including Scottish airports, Shetland, Orkneys and also Northern Ireland.

wait actually. if its still erupting why are restrictions being lifted?

[xxMATTGxx]

yes it does? :S



wait actually. if its still erupting why are restrictions being lifted?

The wind could be moving it a different way. But England is still pretty much buggered.

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