More ash cloud problems
16.05.10
Part of the UK's airspace has been closed today because of a ‘rapidly encroaching’ volcanic ash cloud that is likely to cause another round of flight disruption for UK passengers over the next few days. NATS said a no-fly zone was imposed above parts of Northern Ireland late last night as the ‘high density’ cloud approached the province from the north west. The Department of Transport warned that some flights will be grounded today, with restrictions possible until Tuesday morning, if the ash is blown above Britain.
Belfast International Airport will remain closed until at least 13:00. It said: ‘A high density volcanic ash cloud is rapidly encroaching on Northern Ireland. As a result, a no-fly zone has been imposed by the CAA in airspace over parts of Northern Ireland.’ The Isle of Man's Ronaldsway airport is also closed.
Different parts of UK airspace could be closed within the next few days and travellers have been warned to check with their airline before setting off for the airport. Airports in the south east, including Heathrow and Gatwick, are expected to be affected on Tuesday, but the cloud is likely to have drifted out of UK airspace by Wednesday, forecasters say.
easyJet has so far cancelled 11 Sunday flights from Belfast International Airport. BA said all its flights were operating normally, adding that the situation was being closely monitored.
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