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FCO: Ash cloud: Iceland airspace closed
23rd May 2011 The UK Foreign Office have released the following update:Airspace remains closed on the morning of Monday 23 May but may open again in the afternoon.
The closure of Keflavik airport comes after the Grimsvötn volcano in south east Iceland began erupting on Saturday 21 May.
Passengers are advised to remain in regular contact with their travel agents or airlines for the latest news on the status of their flights and bookings. Updates to our Iceland travel advice will be posted as more information is available.
Additional sources of information include:
UK airports are not currently affected.
You can also follow updates on European airports on twitter from @eurocontrol.
Further information
Iceland travel advice
BAA's website
Icelandic MET office
Original story taken from the UK Foreign Office
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