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FCO: Volcanic ash cloud: Advice for travellers
23rd May 2011 The UK Foreign Office have released the following update:Iceland’s airspace remains closed on Monday 23 May and some flights from the north of Scotland are cancelled on Tuesday 24 May.
The closure of Keflavik in Iceland airport comes after the Grimsvötn volcano in south east Iceland began erupting on Saturday 21 May.
This is a rapidly changing situation and passengers are advised to remain in close contact with their airlines and travel agents for the most up to date news on the status of their flights and bookings. Updates to our Iceland travel advice will be posted as more information is available.
Loganair said Monday 23 May it was cancelling some of it's services on Tuesday 24 May from 0600 to 1300.
Additional sources of information, including the likely impact of the eruption on European airspace:
You can also follow updates on European airports on twitter from @eurocontrol.
Further information
Iceland travel advice
CAA update on volcanic ash arrangements
BAA's website
Icelandic MET office
Original story taken from the UK Foreign Office
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