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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.
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:
- Met Office: Volcanic Ash FAQs
Met office:five day outlook
Eurocontrol and on twitter from @eurocontrol
Iceland travel advice
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
Original story taken from the UK Foreign Office
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