Sooo.... looks like i might not be flying then!

[Jak]

Thanks Bronzee, my rebooked Thursday flight is looking a little more promising now so definatly got my fingers (and toes!) crossed!

 

Jak

[bronzee]

Cross those toes some more. Wasn't there another plume (this morning my time). So maybe you were asleep given time difference.

[bradleykit]

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Tuesday April 20, 0245

 

Since our last statement at 2100 yesterday, the volcano eruption in Iceland has strengthened and a new ash cloud is spreading south and east towards the UK. This demonstrates the dynamic and rapidly changing conditions in which we are working.

 

Latest information from the Met Office shows that the situation is variable. The information shows that Scottish airports should be available from 0700 and more airspace over England may become available from 1300 although not as far south as the main London airports.

 

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and the situation is likely to change during the course of the day. We will make a further statement at approximately 0900 (local time), today, Tuesday 20 April.

 

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 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.

 

http://www.nats.co.uk/

 

[andlid]

Thanks Bronzee, my rebooked Thursday flight is looking a little more promising now so definatly got my fingers (and toes!) crossed!

 

Jak

Not sure I would fly now... the airlines just want and need to get planes up in the air to start get some money ticking in the machines again, not sure they have safety highest up in their charts any more. Just look at BA sending up a plan stunt... so stupid since it proves very little... Latest news since yesterday look like the volcano has thrown out more ash overnight and they are now unsure where that leaves the air planes flying today. This could be going on a for a while!

 

A

[andlid]

KLM,SAS & Lufthansa seem to have started flying again! Looked on that virtual flying link and saw two planes flying around within this ash cloud... so no bother then?!

 

[Jak]

Well, there goes the hope then - still though, got a day or so for it to maybe get clearer again lol, still a glimor of hope i suppose......