Flights Cancelled...here we go again...

JohnDotCom · 3rd May 2010, 22:36

Irish flights grounded over ash

45 mins ago

Flights in and out of Ireland will be grounded for six hours on Tuesday as the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud returns, air chiefs have confirmed.

Irish flights grounded over ash

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) revealed restrictions will be imposed from 7am to 1pm as a dense plume travels across the island.
The authority said the decision to ground aircraft was based on the safety risks to crews and passengers as a result of the drift south of the volcanic ash cloud caused by the north-easterly winds.
It maintained Ireland falls within the predicted area of ash concentrations that exceed acceptable engine manufacturer tolerance levels.
"Current information from the Volcanic Ash Advice Centre (VAAC) suggests that a no-fly zone will have to be imposed over Ireland tomorrow that will affect Dublin, Shannon Galway, Sligo, Ireland West (Knock), Donegal, Cork and Kerry," said a spokesman. "No flights will operate in or out of these airports until at least 1300hrs local tomorrow," he added.
The IAA said over-flights of Ireland from the UK and Europe will not be impacted, with flights in mainland Europe operating normally.
Almost 440 flights were due to depart and fly into Dublin Airport throughout the day, with more from Shannon and Cork in the south of the country and Ireland's smaller regional airports.
Hundreds of thousands of travellers were left stranded last month when European airspace was closed for almost a week after eruptions from Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull.
Eamon Brennan, IAA chief executive, said even though emissions from the volcano have been low over the last number of days, a north-easterly wind pushed the plume over Ireland and the Scottish Isles.
He said that based on the new regime imposed in Europe last week, officials had no choice but to impose a no-fly zone and a 60-mile buffer zone which would effectively close Shannon and Dublin airports. "What's unusual about this is that we are the country affected in Europe, it may affect parts of Scotland later in the day," he said. "Ireland will be closed for business from 7am."

pondweed · 4th May 2010, 09:00

The lovely volcano may save us all from ourselves yet...

JohnDotCom · 4th May 2010, 09:00

All back to normal from this afternoon hopefully.

eskezz · 4th May 2010, 09:37

7.00 am flight to Majorca Wednesday from Liverpool-fingers crossed.

JohnDotCom · 4th May 2010, 09:40

No problems on flights in mainland UK just a few at top end of Scotland.

justmicky · 4th May 2010, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

No problems on flights in mainland UK just a few at top end of Scotland.

.............hope my relief gets here!

3rd May 2010, 22:36	#1
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Flights Cancelled...here we go again... Irish flights grounded over ash 45 mins ago Flights in and out of Ireland will be grounded for six hours on Tuesday as the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud returns, air chiefs have confirmed. Irish flights grounded over ash The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) revealed restrictions will be imposed from 7am to 1pm as a dense plume travels across the island. The authority said the decision to ground aircraft was based on the safety risks to crews and passengers as a result of the drift south of the volcanic ash cloud caused by the north-easterly winds. It maintained Ireland falls within the predicted area of ash concentrations that exceed acceptable engine manufacturer tolerance levels. "Current information from the Volcanic Ash Advice Centre (VAAC) suggests that a no-fly zone will have to be imposed over Ireland tomorrow that will affect Dublin, Shannon Galway, Sligo, Ireland West (Knock), Donegal, Cork and Kerry," said a spokesman. "No flights will operate in or out of these airports until at least 1300hrs local tomorrow," he added. The IAA said over-flights of Ireland from the UK and Europe will not be impacted, with flights in mainland Europe operating normally. Almost 440 flights were due to depart and fly into Dublin Airport throughout the day, with more from Shannon and Cork in the south of the country and Ireland's smaller regional airports. Hundreds of thousands of travellers were left stranded last month when European airspace was closed for almost a week after eruptions from Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull. Eamon Brennan, IAA chief executive, said even though emissions from the volcano have been low over the last number of days, a north-easterly wind pushed the plume over Ireland and the Scottish Isles. He said that based on the new regime imposed in Europe last week, officials had no choice but to impose a no-fly zone and a 60-mile buffer zone which would effectively close Shannon and Dublin airports. "What's unusual about this is that we are the country affected in Europe, it may affect parts of Scotland later in the day," he said. "Ireland will be closed for business from 7am."

4th May 2010, 09:00	#2
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The lovely volcano may save us all from ourselves yet...

4th May 2010, 09:37	#4
eskezz Loves to post rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st helens Posts: 261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	7.00 am flight to Majorca Wednesday from Liverpool-fingers crossed.

4th May 2010, 09:40	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	No problems on flights in mainland UK just a few at top end of Scotland.