Travel Industry News
Iceland Volcano Once Again Causes Travel Chaos
Tuesday, 04, May 2010
Just when airlines thought it was all over the Icelandic volcano that caused so much chaos within the travel industry last month is back, this time shutting airports in Ireland and south Wales.International flights from and to Ireland are cancelled, including flights to Australia, whilst some domestic flights from Cardiff airport are also cancelled. Airspace over the Outer Hebrides has been closed as a fresh cloud of volcanic ash spreads from the North over Ireland.People wishing to travel to Australia from any of the Irish airports should check with their airline before setting off for the airport.
Those travelling back from Australia could also be affected.The ash cloud caused major disruptions to air travel last month when airspace over the UK and parts of Europe were closed, grounding planes and stranding passengers. Many travellers are still struggling to return from holidays in Australia and the US.Airspace was re-opened just two weeks ago after aviation authorities finally concluded that the amount of ash in the air posed no threat to air traffic.
