Ash Cloud Crisis News
Ash Cloud: Flybe Scottish service update
Flybe, the UK’s airline, confirmed that it operated a full schedule of services from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports this morning (up to 10.00) carrying 931 passengers on 16 flights to destinations including Birmingham, Southampton and Manchester.
Airlines need to act fast on volcanic ash, says Which? Travel
Following the news that ash from the Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland is due to reach the UK by tomorrow morning , Rochelle Turner, Head of Research for Which? Travel, says:
Ash cloud moves towards UK and Europe
An ash cloud from Iceland’s largest volcano continues to move towards the UK and mainland Europe, and is expected to reach the eastern coast of Ireland and northern Russia. Flights in Scotland have been cancelled by regional airline Loganair on Tuesday as the Civil Aviation Authority warns that disruption cannot be ruled out.
Ash cloud expected to reach Scotland by Tuesday
Meteorologists have warned that the ash cloud could reach Scotland by Tuesday and spread to England, France by Thursday. However the wind pattern remains changeable and the cloud could still be swept away from the UK.
Iceland volcanic ash cloud: advice from travelsupermarket.com
Commenting on the volcanic eruption in Iceland, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com says:
EU to ease flight compensation rules
New European Union proposals could spare airlines from paying customers full compensation when flights are grounded. Siim Kallas, the European Commission vice president, said the EU was poised to change the “denied boarding” regulation 261, which was originally introduced to protect passengers when they were unable to take the flight they had paid for.
Leave the Ash at the Airport and DRIVE to the Alps this Winter
Ski enthusiasts had their spring breaks thrown into turmoil last April, following the eruption of the, now infamous, Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland.
Cost-cutting helps Kuoni narrow losses
A programme of cost cutting has helped luxury tour operator Kuoni reduce first-half losses to £23 million from £30 million in 2009 despite sales remaining “muted” due to the European debt crisis, the volcanic ash cloud and political voilence in Thailand.
UK High Court suspends flight compensation
The High Court in London has suspended the right of UK air passengers to claim compensation from airlines for flight delays. The ruling means that UK courts will hear no further compensation cases until a further ECJ ruling, which isn’t expected till 2012.
KLM reignites airline compensation row
KLM has reignited the debate about EU airline compensation rules, following its decision to reimburse only 24 hours worth of hotel and meal expenses to passengers caught up in the volcanic ash cloud.
Ash cloud fall out hits BAA
UK airport operator BAA has said the number of passengers using its airports fell in May because of continued disruption from the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud and the British Airways strike.
easyJet unveils technology to defeat ash cloud
easyJet has unveiled a radar system that will allow airlines to safely fly around ash clouds. The device incorporates infra-red technology that highlights potentially damaging particles within a 100km radius, thereby enabling the pilot to change course and continue their journey safely.