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Airport Updates

21st December 2010 The following statement is taken from the Eurocontrol website:

The situation this morning is somewhat better than yesterday.

Frankfurt airport (EDDF) is still experiencing significant delays and cancellations.

London Heathrow is operating with a very low rate and only for operators who have obtained prior permission from the airport authorisatiohn. Delays are up to 6 hours and cancellations are significant.

Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports are regulated but delays are relatively small.

Capacity issues in Madrid airspace is causing delays to flights to/from Madrid.
Brussels Zaventem is operating but it is currently unclear how long the de-icing fluid will last.

One of the major challenges of today was to be able to accept north Atlantic flights coming to Europe. This seems to have been successful.

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