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NI flights halted as ash returns
All flights in and out of Northern Ireland’s three airports have been cancelled until 1900 BST due to the return of the volcanic ash cloud. The Irish Aviation Authority has closed airports in Sligo, Donegal and Knock. Dublin and Shannon airports are expected to remain open until at least 1400 BST. Passengers who are due... »
Ash delays more European flights
Ash from an Icelandic volcano is drifting across south-eastern France and northern Italy, bringing further disruption to European air travel. The ash caused disruption in Spain on Saturday, with 19 airports closed. Another, higher level ash cloud is still hanging over the Atlantic, delaying flights between Europe and the US as jets divert around it.... »
Transatlantic flights hit by ash
Spain has closed 15 airports as a cloud of ash from an Icelandic volcano drifts south over Western Europe. National airport management agency Aena said nine airports closed early on Saturday and six more shut from 1200 local time (1000 GMT). The restrictions would be in place until at least 1800, Aena said Most flights... »
Flights resuming after ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Flights to resume after ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Flights grounded by new ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Volunteers asked to miss flights
UK airlines are seeking volunteers to give up return seats so passengers still stranded after the volcanic ash cloud disruption can return home. British Airways has asked customers due on return flights since services resumed to stay abroad to allow people who were left stranded to come home. Virgin Atlantic says many such volunteers have... »
Chaos persists as flights resume
Travel chaos has continued to grip Europe, despite the easing of its aerial lockdown as the Icelandic volcano eruption appeared to wane. Some flights have left Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, but Britain, Germany and Ireland’s airspace is still restricted. And with more than 95,000 flights cancelled in the last week, officials warned it might take... »
No more flights to leave Tuesday
A new volcanic ash cloud spreading towards the UK has cast doubt on plans to reopen airspace on Tuesday morning. NI airspace was scheduled to reopen at 0700 BST. Some flights from Belfast City Airport are due to resume. But a spokesman for the International Airport said the situation was "uncertain and dynamic" and flights... »
Limited flights resume in Europe
The first flights in northern Europe have taken off after five days of inactivity caused by the spread of volcanic ash from Iceland. Three flights departed from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport late on Monday, bound for New York, Shanghai and Dubai. There are hopes that many routes within Europe will be able to resume operations on... »
Europe starts to resume flights
The first flights in northern Europe have taken off after five days of inactivity caused by the spread of volcanic ash from Iceland. Three flights departed from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport late on Monday, bound for New York, Shanghai and Dubai. There are hopes that many routes within Europe will be able to resume operations on... »
EU moves to ease curbs on flights
Hopes rose for an easing of flight bans imposed across Europe due to Icelandic volcano ash, with the news that Britain will reopen some airports on Tuesday. Germany’s aviation authority also granted Lufthansa permission to make 50 passenger flights back to Germany. As airline losses spiralled over $1bn (0.74 euros; £0.65m), carrier chiefs stepped up... »
Northern UK airspace reopening to flights
Scottish airspace is due to reopen on Tuesday, but flight restrictions will remain in place for most of the UK. The air traffic control body, Nats, said from 0700 BST on Tuesday Scottish airspace south to a line between Teesside and Blackpool will reopen. It added that mainland Scottish airports would be open. Nats said... »
Northern airspace to open to flights
Scottish airspace is due to reopen on Tuesday, but flight restrictions will remain in place for most of the UK. The air traffic control body, Nats, said from 0700 BST on Tuesday Scottish airspace south to a line between Teesside and Blackpool will reopen. It added that mainland Scottish airports would be open. Nats said... »
Ash still disrupting NI flights
Most flights to and from Northern Ireland have been cancelled for a third day due to the threat posed to planes by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Restrictions had been lifted in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday evening but were reapplied overnight. Air traffic control body Nats said some domestic flights may... »
Flights allowed over parts of UK
Flights above Scotland and Northern Ireland are allowed to resume but fears over drifting volcanic ash mean they remain banned over England and Wales. Air traffic control body Nats said it would review the situation at 2030 BST but there would be no flights over England and Wales before 0700 BST. Few flights have left... »
Grounded flights affect thousands
Planes at NI’s three airports have been grounded for a second day as volcanic ash from Iceland drifts across Europe. At 0830 BST, the air traffic control body Nats extended its unprecedented restrictions on UK airspace until at least 0100 BST on Saturday. However, a small number of services will be permitted into and out... »
Volcanic ash disrupts N European flights
UK airline passengers are facing disruption as an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcanic eruption drifts towards the country. The Air Traffic Control Service, NATS, said the decision had been made after advice from the Met Office as volcanic ash can damage aircraft engines. Flights are currently banned from northern Scotland with Aberdeen Airport warning... »
Volcanic ash halts all UK flights
UK airline passengers are facing disruption as an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcanic eruption drifts towards the country. The Air Traffic Control Service, NATS, said the decision had been made after advice from the Met Office as volcanic ash can damage aircraft engines. Flights are currently banned from northern Scotland with Aberdeen Airport warning... »
Volcanic ash cloud grounds flights
Flights across large parts of England are grounded after ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland forces airports to close. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Volcanic ash disrupts UK flights
UK airline passengers are facing disruption as an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcanic eruption drifts towards the country. The Air Traffic Control Service, NATS, said the decision had been made after advice from the Met Office as volcanic ash can damage aircraft engines. Flights are currently banned from northern Scotland with Aberdeen Airport warning... »
NI flights halted over ash threat
Passengers due to travel from Northern Ireland’s airports face disruption because of a volcanic ash cloud. A volcano eruption in Iceland sent the cloud of ash into the air. Air traffic controllers said it was moving south. All flights in and out of Belfast International and City airports have been cancelled. Dublin Airport passengers... »
Second BA strike disrupts flights
More British Airways flights have been cancelled as a second strike by the firm’s cabin crew gets under way. According to live departure boards, 29 scheduled flights due to depart London airports on Saturday morning have already been cancelled. However BA has said it expects disruption to be less than last weekend’s strike, when cabin... »
BA strike cancels dozens of flights
Dozens of British Airways flights have so far been cancelled on the third day of strike action by cabin crew. Heathrow has seen the greatest disruption, with 46 flights cancelled out of 101 departures scheduled between midnight and 1100 GMT on Monday. The joint general secretary of Unite, Tony Woodley, said the strike was "costing... »
BA adds flights to strike dates
British Airways says it will increase the number of flights during the forthcoming strike as more staff volunteer to work. Earlier BA said it would be able to fly 60% of passengers during the first strike, but it now says extra staff will allow 65% to fly. "The cabin crew offering to work… has increased... »