Ferry News Archive
Volcanic ash flight misery continues
Date: 09 May 2010 13:40 Source: BBCUK air passengers are facing further disruption from a volcanic ash cloud that has affected European flights.
Most of northern Italy's airports are closed until at least midday, and France, Switzerland, and northern Portugal have also been affected.
The Met Office said ash could return to UK airspace on Sunday and next week.
Six airports in the north of Scotland have closed. Flights from the UK to Spain, France, Switzerland and Portugal have been grounded.
According to the European air traffic agency Eurocontrol, Pisa and Florence airports in Italy will be closed between 0600 and 1200 UTC (0700 and 1300 BST) while Santiago, La Coruna and Vigo in Spain will be shut until 0900 UTC (1000 BST).
The Met Office said that dense areas of volcanic ash were expected to move across parts of France and Italy on Sunday.
A statement from Highlands & Islands Airports said it expected Kirkwall and Inverness airports to be shut until 1300 BST and Benbecula and Stornoway to be closed until 1900 BST.
Wick and Barra are also expected to be closed until 1300 BST.
The current wave of disruption could carry on into next week if northerly winds bring ash over western Scotland and Ireland.
Passengers are urged to check details of their flights before travelling to the airport.
To read the rest of this story, please visit the BBC website.
If your plans are disrupted and a flight alternative is required then please visit our Ferry Destinations page for more info on alternative crossings.
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