Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

BREAKING UK Air Traffic Restrictions to stay in place until Saturday 01:00BST

16/04/2010 by Kevincm

A quick update from NATS on this fast moving issue with the volcanic ash - and they have posted an alert that UK airspace will be restricted until 01:00BST (00:00 GMT), however some traffic on the North Atlantic Tracks from/to Glasgow, Prestwick and Belfast may operate during this period. Next update: 14:30 from NATS, expect it to follow from GhettoIFE.com. In the … [Read more...]

And this is the crux of the problem….

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

Image - NASA. … [Read more...]

* BREAKING * NATS continue to close UK Airspace until 13:00BST

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

Just off the wires: NATS will continue to close UK Airspace until 13:00 on the 16/4.Quote from NATSThe cloud of volcanic ash continues to cover much of the UK. Following a review of the latest Met Office information, NATS advises that restrictions will remain in place in UK controlled airspace until 1300 (UK time) tomorrow, Friday 16 April, at the earliest. However, flights … [Read more...]

Update from NATS: No Flights in UK Airspace until 16/04, 07:00BST

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

NATS have suspended flights over UK Airspace now until Friday 16th April, 07:00 with an advisory due today at 21:00BSTIn addtion:Airspaces Closed: Republic of IrelandNorway Belgium Planned or partially closed at time of writing: Sweden (total closure by 2000 GMT)Denmark (total by 1600 GMT)Finland (northern airspace closed till 1200 GMT Friday)Netherlands (being … [Read more...]

And the skies over London fall quiet…

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

Source: http://www.heathrowcam.net/liveradar.php Until the ash cloud passes, this picture may be here for some time.... … [Read more...]

Meanwhile in Volcanic Ash land.. (the UK) – NO FLIGHTS BETWEEN 12:00 and 18:00 15/04

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

NATS is suspending traffic from 12:00 and 18:00 15/04 in UK Airspace due to the Volcanic ash.BAA has confirmed LHR, STN and LGW will be suspended. ABZ, GLA, EDI and all other Scottish Airports are already shut.LPL is suspending until at least 13:00 (but probably longer.)BA Domestic Programme Cancelled. MAN and NCL - Programme Suspended.BHX 90% CancellationsEMA, … [Read more...]

The oncoming storm is breifly put on hold…. (BMI Diamond Club ISN’T being shut!)

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

According to the BMI there has been yet another IT messup (those who are long time BMI readers will know BMI and IT messups are good friends).See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/bmi-diamond-club/1074467-please-dont-worry-diamond-club-not-closing-official.html for the update But for members who are in The Netherlands, Israel and Ukraine, (due to BMI withdrawing and requests ) … [Read more...]

* BREAKING * NATS Has suspended most UK Domestic Flights

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

In light of the Volcanic ash, NATS (National Air Traffic Service) has suspended most, if not all UK Domestic Flights (90% of the UK Domestic Programme due). Check with your airline before you depart. Next update: 10:00amish … [Read more...]

More evidence the Diamond Club party is coming to an end…

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

This isn't a good sign....Nor is this (Image c/o jms_uk at Flyertalk) … [Read more...]

Volcanic Ash from Iceland hits the UK – MAJOR CANCELLATIONS

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

Due to the ash from Iceland in the upper atmosphere, there are major disruptions to the flying programmes today across the UKATC Have banned flying flying over certain parts of Scotland, and may modify its advice as the cloud migrates southwards over the UK. THEIR MAJOR CANCELLATIONS ON ALL UK AND IRELAND AIRPORTS (7am update) 250 flights are hit over Scottish airports … [Read more...]