It seems the oh so brief period of the ash abating is coming to an end, and the danger of variability is back.NATS seem to be opening more airspace (though not as far as LHR/LGW/LCY), but with the additional ash, personally, I'd expect to be looking at closing the airspace again sooner rather than later.The joy of mother nature. I just wish the news improved. NATS statement … [Read more...]

It seems the volcano has decided to spit more ash out, causing most of tommrows plans to be thrown into dissary.Whilst some flying may be possible, they could be equally grounding flights just as fast.As usual - contact your airline or airport in regards to what action you need to take. Since our last statement at 1530 today, the volcano eruption in Iceland has strengthened … [Read more...]

Good news from NATS - UK Airspace is being opened from 07:00 between:ScotlandDurham TeesideBlackpool Possible restrictions over LHR may lift later tomorrowA light at the end of the tunnel? Maybe... The volcanic eruption has reduced and the volcano is not currently emitting ash to altitudes that will affect the UK. Assuming there are no further significant ash emissions … [Read more...]

Well it never rains, but it pours.UK Airspace closed until 20/04 at 01:00BST. And surprise.. the political parties are now starting to have a go on this.More later... including one of mileage run plights...Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the current restrictions across UK controlled airspace due to the volcanic ash cloud will remain … [Read more...]

You couldn't had guessed this at all.NATS have continued to close UK Airspace until 19:00BST on the 20/01.More tomorrow morning when I get to the office. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the current restrictions across UK controlled airspace due to the volcanic ash cloud will remain in place until at least 1900 (local) on Monday 19 … [Read more...]

It never rains... It just enjoys pouring.Some more restrictions are clearing, but this isn't looking good.NATS statement below:The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is moving around and changing shape. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 0700 … [Read more...]

It seems that things are going from bad to worse, as NATS continue to close UK Airspace, with only limited flights to the Orkneys and Shetlands.Why do I have a feeling this is going to run and run?  The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is currently spread across the UK.  Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions … [Read more...]