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FCO: Volcanic ash cloud: Travel advice

27th May 2011 The UK Foreign Office have released the following update:

Passengers are still 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.
A cloud of smoke and ash over the Grimsvoetn volcano in Iceland. Photo by Getty images.

Although the eruption appears to be subsiding, airborne ash could still result in airspace restrictions. Passengers are still 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, which may be subject to short notice timetable changes.

As of 0900 on Friday 27 May, flights are expected to operate as scheduled.

You can find a list of airports in the UK and Ireland here.

Iceland's Keflavik airport is open and is expected to remain so. A list of flights to and from Keflavik is available on the airport's website - Keflavik International Airport

For more information, see:


Follow FCO travel updates on twitter @fcotravel and on facebook


Your rights

In the event of any disruption to flights you can find information on your rights from Which? and the Air Transport Users Council.

Further information

Association of British Insurers advice

NATS
CAA update on volcanic ash arrangements
BAA's website
UK Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre
Institute of Earth Science

Iceland Air
Icelandic Civil Protection Authority - This also includes links to health advice
Icelandic MET Office

Icelandic Civil Aviation Agency




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