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Latest NATS update: More of the same, however you’re going to have to read this time

16/04/2010 by Kevincm

Condensed version  - UK Airspace still restricted to 13:00BST 17/4- Airspace restrictions lifted in Certain parts, but may be locked down at any time- All flights in these zones on a case-by-case basis.- Ash may return by 10:00BST, forcing restrictions to be reintroduced.Fun eh?Full NATS announcement: The volcanic ash cloud continues to affect UK airspace. Following the … [Read more...]

NATS Update: UK Airspace Closed until at least 07:00, 17/4, Scottish/NI open from 19:00 18/4

16/04/2010 by Kevincm

NATS extended its restrictions on UK airspace until at least 0700 BST on Saturday. Restrictions will be lifted in parts of Scottish airspace and Northern Ireland from 1900 BST on Friday. North Atlantic Traffic will also be cleared for operation within the open airspaces.From NATS:The cloud  of volcanic ash continues to move south through the UK and the eruption in … [Read more...]

Impact analysis – or “Don’t bother unless you’ve got a ticket already”

16/04/2010 by Kevincm

To update on the wonderful situation, the advice if you want to get out of the country this weekend is becoming clear.Don't bother unless you've got a ticket already.Eustostar is at capacity at the moment.  If you haven't got a ticket, don't bother turning up.Stena Line and FastLine to/Ireland from Wales are reporting higher than usual loads.Cross Channel Ferry Companies … [Read more...]

** 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...]

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