The UK is closed for business

[xxMATTGxx]

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

Not really. FS networks would be getting more traffic in Europe than there is in real life.

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

I was reading about that on some other forums. Although I would not call them "test flights" since they do not contain any specialized equipment for weather checking and so on. Since the normal weather radars don't pick it up at all.

[Andys]

Know someone who's in Dubai who reckons he won't be flying 'till at least 3rd May.
Last time it erupted it lasted for about 5 months I think.

Edited by MattGarner (Assistant General Manager): Accidental double post due to forum lag.

[xxMATTGxx]

British Airways:

RT @SkyNewsBreak: BA tells Sky News it is planning a test flight from Heathrow this afternoon, subject to approval by NATS.

[Stefy09]

Even if they did a test flight and it was okay, I still wouldn't go on a plane until the ash is fully gone cos you never know the test flights might be a lucky shot and next one that goes up with passengers on will go boomboom

[xxMATTGxx]

Sky News are reporting: Spain reopens all airports closed by volcanic ash. Airports in southern France also reopen.

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Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Sunday April 18, 1500

Conditions around the movement of the layers of the volcanic ash cloud over the UK remain dynamic. NATS is maintaining close dialogue with the Met Office and with the UK’s safety regulator, the CAA, in respect of the international civil aviation policy we follow in applying restrictions to use of airspace. We are currently awaiting CAA guidance.

We are working closely with Government, airports and airlines, and airframe and aero engine manufacturers to get a better understanding of the effects of the ash cloud and to seek solutions.

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 (local time) tomorrow, Monday 19 April.

We will of course continue to make best use of any breaks in the ash cloud to offer opportunities to airlines as they arise. 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 2100 (local time), today.

[Tintinnabulate]

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

I think they are banning the flights as there is a risk. Not every planes engine will fail, but there is a chance (and its happened before) so thats the ban reason I think.

@Andys, the volcano erupted for a year I think last time.

[iAdam]

I reckon governments will step in providing funding for the bigger airlines.

Sport events are being cancelled because of this thing.

[Stefy09]

england are out of the world cup

[Tintinnabulate]

england are out of the world cup

When does it start anyway?

[Stefy09]

june .