The UK is closed for business

[Tintinnabulate]

Because its changing so quickly, I think they might not have incoming long haul flights yet even if airports open.

[wixard]

my best friends parents have been away 2 weeks now, meant to come home on saturday
the earliest they'll be home is sunday, but she's ran out of food and money hahaha and she can't work a washing machine
so me being the good samaritan that i am, have offered her and her brother shelter chez moi

don't know how long i can put up with her to be honest
GET HER PARENTS HOME

[Allyy-Lovee]

When Do you think all the ash will be cleared up by?

[xxMATTGxx]

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Tuesday April 20, 0245

Since our last statement at 2100 (local time) 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 airsports should be available from 0700 (local time) and more airspace over England may become available from 1300 (local time) 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.

[Tintinnabulate]

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Tuesday April 20, 0900

The situation regarding the volcanic eruption in Iceland remains dynamic and the latest information from the Met Office shows that the situation today will continue to be variable.

Based on the latest Met Office information, part of Scottish airspace including Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh airports will continue to be available from 1300-1900 today, and also south to Newcastle Airport. Restrictions will remain in place over the rest of UK airspace below 20,000ft.

Overnight the CAA, in line with new guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) decided flights above the ash cloud will be permitted in the UK; between 1300-1900 this will enable aircraft movements above 20,000ft in UK airspace.

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 1500.

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.

[Meanies]

my driving instructors stuck in turkey so my lessons cancelled today :@:@

[xxMATTGxx]

American journalist Neal Karlinksy has reached the top of Iceland's erupting Eyjafjallajoekull volcano.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8632389.stm

Very good video!

[xxMATTGxx]

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Tuesday April 20, 1500

The situation regarding the volcanic eruption in Iceland remains dynamic and the latest information from the Met Office shows that the situation will continue to be variable.

Based on the latest Met Office information, part of Scottish and Northern Irish airspace including Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh airports will continue to be available from 1900 today to 0100 tomorrow, Wednesday 21 April, and also south to Newcastle Airport. Glasgow and Teesside airports will additionally become available in this time period. Restrictions will remain in place over the rest of UK airspace below 20,000ft.

Flights above the ash cloud are now permitted in the UK; between 1900 today and 0100 tomorrow, this will enable aircraft movements above 20,000ft in UK airspace.

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 2100 today.

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.

[Sam]

Ah i was getting hopeful when they said the BA flights were landing in London and discussing it with NATS. Because other companies wouldn't like that. Would be a lot more pressure on the ease of the ban. Turns out they're being diverted elsewhere now.

Though apparently the volcano has stopped producing ash to a level which effects the UK again. Guess thats some more good news.

[xxMATTGxx]

Ah i was getting hopeful when they said the BA flights were landing in London and discussing it with NATS. Because other companies wouldn't like that. Would be a lot more pressure on the ease of the ban. Turns out they're being diverted elsewhere now.

Though apparently the volcano has stopped producing ash to a level which effects the UK again. Guess thats some more good news.

1 Hour Ago:
Sky sources: 26 BA longhaul flights currently in the air and en route to UK

Civil Aviation Authority says BA would breach regulations if flights landed at Heathrow tonight

Sky sources: Two British Airways flights have landed in Brussels

BA tells Sky News it is still hopeful of getting special permission to land planes at Heathrow tonight

BA confirms one flight landed in Brussels, number of others diverting to other European airports


Edit: Scrap that, I think the ones that have not landed are allowed. Hmm, will post more soon!


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UPDATE:

Civil Aviation Authority says there will be a phased reintroduction of UK airspace from 10pm


"Airports are allowed to open from 10pm tonight and airlines are allowed to reschedule their flights"