Ferry News Archive
Irish airspace to re-open this afternoon
Date: 04 May 2010 08:55 Source: RTE.ieFlights between Ireland and the rest of Europe will resume from 1pm following earlier disruption because of ash from the Icelandic volcano.
Get live travel updates for today.
The Irish Aviation Authority took the decision after reviewing the movement of the ash plume.
Airports in both the Republic and Northern Ireland had been affected.
Passengers are still advised to check airline websites.
Airports affected include Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Kerry, Knock, Donegal, Sligo, Belfast International, Belfast City and City of Derry.
Aer Lingus has confirmed all its UK and European flights into and out of Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Belfast airports prior to 1pm this afternoon have been cancelled.
The airline said it plans to operate all its flights to the US, with the exception of EI 105 from Dublin to New York.
Ryanair has cancelled all its flights into and out of Irish airports and Belfast airports from 6am until 2pm.
Over-flights of Ireland from the UK and Europe will not be impacted and flights in mainland Europe will operate normally.
Ferry services are currently operating to schedule with many spaces available. If you need to re-arrange your travel plans and go by Ferry, please visit the following pages:
• Ferries to Ireland
• Ferries to Northern Ireland
• Ferries to Scotland
• Ferries to Wales
• Ferries to England
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