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Grímsvötn Volcano Due To Cause Disruptions
Copyright: Marco Fiori 2011
A while ago I posted some information about the Spanish Air Strikes (which have subsequently been called off). I also extensively blogged on the situation in Japan and the Fukushima situation prior to my trip.
- Japan FAQ
- Japan FAQ II
- Japan Comfort Zone
Anyway, traveller woes are sadly part of the interconnected world and the biggest irritation isn’t really the cancellation, delay or re-route of a flight (although that does severely hit your holiday’s enjoyment), but rather it’s the fact confirmed information is notoriously difficult to get a hold of .
Last year’s Icelandic eruption (which blanketed European airspace with six days of closures and cost billions of pounds) was often mis-reported, causing further confusion for those stranded at airports. I myself was scheduled to visit Rome for a long weekend so I understand the annoyance.
Anyway, so here’s what we know so far – just announced (2.49PM 23rd May 11) by Sky News via Twitter.
Eurocontrol says ash cloud from Grímsvötn volcano expected to cover Scotland by 07:00 tomorrow morning.
Of course, the BBC has an extensive report of what’s about to happen. More information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
- Update 11.27PM – 23.05.11: Scottish airlines have begun to cancel flights as the ash cloud approaches the UK. There is no news on when it will leave.
- Update 1.36PM – 24.05.11 – BA, and other airlines, begin to cancel flights to Scotland.
- Update 12.21PM – 25.05.11 – With the ash cloud clearing, flights have begun to resume across the country. There is word that the cloud could return on Friday, weather depending.
