Ash Cloud Crisis News
Abu Dhabi shows stranded passengers local hospitality during volcano ash flight disruption
Passengers benefit from free tours and discounts to top attractions.
Travellers forced to cancel holidays to avoid ash cloud chaos
Thousands of holidaymakers across Europe have been forced to cancel or rearrange holidays planned for the immediate future due to air travel restrictions caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Thousands more Emirates passengers move throughout Europe
Today, an Emirates spokesperson announced that thousands more Emirates’ passengers have been able to travel today, supported by a full schedule of European flights and extra services to London.
Malaysia Airlines assists stranded passengers
Malaysia Airlines is operating an additional service to assist any stranded passengers returning to the UK from Malaysia. This flight will operate as follows:
Tourism Emergency Response Network statement on the air traffic disruption in European airspace
Millions of people inside and outside Europe have been affected by the current air traffic disruption in European airspace.
Ash cloud sees Scottish airports closed
Following a decision by National Air Traffic Services, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Wick and Inverness airports will remain closed today, as volcanic ash from Iceland continues to cause disruption to UK airspace. However, Highlands and Islands Airports has confirmed its seven other properties would be open as normal.
Travelport renews call for better worldwide crisis coordination
Today, Travelport president and CEO Jeff Clarke renewed his call to develop a US-EU Task Force on Global Emergency Communications.
Singapore Airlines reinstates full European flight schedule
With the reopening of European airspace, Singapore Airlines is returning to a full European flight schedule with immediate effect.
Ash could mean 20% boost to UK economy
Marcus Simmons, managing director from iknow-uk, the UK’s leading independent accommodation and tourism directory, said: “I believe that the chaos surrounding the ash cloud, and the resulting issues for people trying to travel abroad will lead to more people considering a hassle free UK break this summer.
Volcano Crisis Cost Airlines $1.7 Billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimated that the Icelandic volcano crisis cost airlines more than $1.7 billion in lost revenue through Tuesday—six days after the initial eruption.
Volcanic Ash Cloud: The cost to businesses - comment from Concur
The Icelandic volcanic ash cloud has caused disruption to airlines, holiday makers and business travellers across the globe and whilst some stranded people are starting to make their way home, the fallout from the crisis will cause financial disruption for business for months to come.
Ryanair U-turn - it WILL compensate ash-stranded passengers
Ryanair has made a dramatic climb down from an earlier decision to refuse to pay the hotel and food bills of passengers stranded by the ash cloud. Instead the budget carrier has bowed to passenger outrage following its flouting of strict EU regulation that requires coverage of costs.