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Civil Aviation => Modern Civil Aircraft => Topic started by: DavidThompson on May 03, 2010, 07:50:05 PM

Title: closure of airspace again CONFIRMED
Post by: DavidThompson on May 03, 2010, 07:50:05 PM

Disruption to Flights (Tue 04 May) 

Following further movement in the ash cloud emanating from the Icelandic volcano and after consultation with the Met Office and National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the UK CAA has issued a notice closing airspace over Northern Ireland with effect from 7AM on Tuesday 04 May until further notice.
 
This will mean that no flights will be operating into or out of Belfast International Airport during this period.
 
Under these circumstances we would once again urge all intending passengers to check the status of their flight directly with their airline before committing to travel to the airport.
 
We will update our website as further information becomes available from the authorities.
 
Passengers travelling with Thomas Cook Airlines should contact 01274 724363

Title: Re: Possible closure of airspace again
Post by: 737Fan on May 03, 2010, 08:48:11 PM

I just noticed on Sky News there now that Ryanair has said it is expecting disruptions and cancellations from 5 AM tomorrow morning.  This is likely to happen all over Ireland (Dublin, Shannon, Belfast City, etc), north and south.  It also says that part of the Scottish airspace has already been closed tonight.
 
Edit:  Now the IAA has restricted all flights until 1 PM tomorrow, to and from Ireland, because of that ash cloud.