Icelandic Volcano erupts again [general discussion]
May 23, 2011, 12:48 pm
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Whilst waiting to deplane, overheard pilot say to atc that a 65mph gust convinced him not to land at EDI. Wasn't much more pleasant at NCL but at least he got us down.
May 23, 2011, 12:51 pm
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With bmi having left, how BA react to Glasgow is of key importance.
First thing I notice is they are willing to chuck us a 321 tonight, even though they know full well it might not make it back to Heathrow.
Before bmi left, you could have bet your lucky stars on that being cancelled.
First thing I notice is they are willing to chuck us a 321 tonight, even though they know full well it might not make it back to Heathrow.
Before bmi left, you could have bet your lucky stars on that being cancelled.
May 23, 2011, 1:31 pm
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Also ironically it seems that two bmi A319s (the BD58 and BD60) have ended up at Glasgow after diverting from EDI. I'd expect bmi are keen to get the aircraft out of Scotland before the ash hits.
May 23, 2011, 1:47 pm
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KLM has cancelled all flights this evening & tomorrow morning to Scotland& Newcastle.
And looking at the newest MET chart, the ash cloud is coming closer and closer to central Europe..I doubt I will be flying on Thursday
And looking at the newest MET chart, the ash cloud is coming closer and closer to central Europe..I doubt I will be flying on Thursday
May 23, 2011, 1:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Aer Lingus
Dear Customers
The volcanic eruption in Iceland has resulted in an ash cloud which is forecast to encroach on Scottish airspace tomorrow Tuesday 24th May.
As a result to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew Aer Lingus has had to cancel a number of its flights to and from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen on Tuesday 24th May.
The cancelled flights are:
Flight Number Origin Destination
EI 3220 Dublin Glasgow
EI 3221 Glasgow Dublin
EI 3222 Dublin Glasgow
EI 3223 Glasgow Dublin
EI 3242 Dublin Aberdeen
EI 3243 Aberdeen Dublin
EI 3250 Dublin Edinburgh
EI 3251 Edinburgh Dublin
EI 3612 Shannon Glasgow
EI 3613 Glasgow Shannon
EI 3832 Cork Glasgow
EI 3833 Glasgow Cork
The volcanic eruption in Iceland has resulted in an ash cloud which is forecast to encroach on Scottish airspace tomorrow Tuesday 24th May.
As a result to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew Aer Lingus has had to cancel a number of its flights to and from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen on Tuesday 24th May.
The cancelled flights are:
Flight Number Origin Destination
EI 3220 Dublin Glasgow
EI 3221 Glasgow Dublin
EI 3222 Dublin Glasgow
EI 3223 Glasgow Dublin
EI 3242 Dublin Aberdeen
EI 3243 Aberdeen Dublin
EI 3250 Dublin Edinburgh
EI 3251 Edinburgh Dublin
EI 3612 Shannon Glasgow
EI 3613 Glasgow Shannon
EI 3832 Cork Glasgow
EI 3833 Glasgow Cork
May 23, 2011, 2:04 pm
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I notice that BA have cancelled all flight to Scotland tomorrow (Tuesday) morning till 2pm.
Following forecasts of significant volcanic ash in Scottish airspace, British Airways has decided as a precaution that it will not operate any flights between London and Scotland on Tuesday May 24 up until 2pm.
At present all other flights are unaffected.
We continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with the Civil Aviation Authority, National Air Traffic Services and the Met Office.
Customers on any cancelled flights will be able to claim a full refund or rebook onto alternative flights.
We would urge customers not to travel to the airport if their flight has been cancelled.
The safety of our customers is our paramount concern and we would never operate a flight unless we believed it was safe to do so.
Following forecasts of significant volcanic ash in Scottish airspace, British Airways has decided as a precaution that it will not operate any flights between London and Scotland on Tuesday May 24 up until 2pm.
At present all other flights are unaffected.
We continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with the Civil Aviation Authority, National Air Traffic Services and the Met Office.
Customers on any cancelled flights will be able to claim a full refund or rebook onto alternative flights.
We would urge customers not to travel to the airport if their flight has been cancelled.
The safety of our customers is our paramount concern and we would never operate a flight unless we believed it was safe to do so.
May 23, 2011, 2:16 pm
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Good luck to all travelling in the next few days.
May 23, 2011, 2:22 pm
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BA haven't informed me about any cancellations to Scotland, and I'm due to operate one of them.... sigh.....No doubt I'll end up somewhere else. I'm packed for near enough any eventuality (apart from Siberia).
Hopefully this is all a storm in a tea cup and you'll all get to where you need to be. Fingers crossed.
May 23, 2011, 2:34 pm
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May 23, 2011, 2:48 pm
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BA haven't informed me about any cancellations to Scotland, and I'm due to operate one of them.... sigh.....No doubt I'll end up somewhere else. I'm packed for near enough any eventuality (apart from Siberia).
Hopefully this is all a storm in a tea cup and you'll all get to where you need to be. Fingers crossed.
Hopefully this is all a storm in a tea cup and you'll all get to where you need to be. Fingers crossed.
