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[Iain_]

Alex - MetroAir, on Apr 15 2010, 11:13 PM, said:

Put a big dome over it.

The Simpsons style.  

[Jonay]

iranair787, on Apr 15 2010, 06:23 PM, said:

they are quite dark compared to usual cloud like that, and plus sunlight is getting through as opposed to it being completely overcast. do you smell any sulfur?

Jonay, on Apr 15 2010, 06:37 PM, said:

@iranair, sulphur smell test - negative

Going out fresh this morning, i can smell the sulphur, i must not hve noticed it yday because i had gotten used to the smell before it registered.

I'm not the only one to smell it either.

This morning has a weird look about it.

What would normally be a clear light blue sky with the sun out is now smogged over with this faint browny cloud. Its not nice

[Jonay]

correction, it actually STINKS out there

[Iain_]

Oh, there we go. First Choice 757-200 just flew over my house. It was 1 AM , I thought it was PM they started back!

[jetblast787]

1pm till tomorrow? Thats gonna hit the airlines hard!

[MattGarner]

iranair787, on Apr 16 2010, 10:40 AM, said:

1pm till tomorrow? Thats gonna hit the airlines hard!

The website says 01:00, meaning 1am? Or don't they use the 24 hour clock..

[Iain_]

iranair787, on Apr 16 2010, 10:40 AM, said:

1pm till tomorrow? Thats gonna hit the airlines hard!

No, they're already back in service. It was 1am this morning.

[MattGarner]

Iain_R, on Apr 16 2010, 10:42 AM, said:

iranair787, on Apr 16 2010, 10:40 AM, said:

1pm till tomorrow? Thats gonna hit the airlines hard!

No, they're already back in service. It was 1am this morning.

Not everyone is.....

Only the following:

Flights in Northern Ireland and the Western Isles of Scotland to and from Glasgow and Prestwick will continue to be allowed until 1900 (UK time) subject to individual co-ordination.  North Atlantic traffic to and from Glasgow, Prestwick and Belfast may also be allowed in this period.

I think Ireland may be fully open as well. But the rest of England is still shut.

Edited by MattGarner, 16 April 2010 - 04:43 AM.

[jetblast787]

MattGarner, on Apr 16 2010, 10:43 AM, said:

I think Ireland may be fully open as well. But the rest of England is still shut.

Seems like that tunnel they proposed between wales and ireland may have become useful after all

Quite odd hearing LHR on single runway ops at this time of day

Edited by iranair787, 16 April 2010 - 04:53 AM.

[jetblast787]

This doesnt look good at all. Might go and book a GA flight just to be able to fly over my house


http://met.no/?modul...licShow;ID=2873

[Jonay]

Here's that horrbile smelly smog thats wrecking a perfect mornign here!

[HeTeRoDyNe]

Amsterdam closed until 6AM local time tomorrow, Brussels closed until 10AM

My girlfriend should be taking flight DAL232 (KSEA - EHAM) tonight  
Any chances she'll be home tomorrow? Or does it look like EHAM will be closed after 6AM tomorrow?

EHAM closed until 6AM local tomorrow, Brussels closed until 10AM

My girlfriend should be taking DAL232 (KSEA - EHAM) tonight arriving 7:45AM tomorrow. Any chances this flight will even take-off? Delta website says it is still planned, but I reckon there's a big chance EHAM will be closed much longer than 6AM. If her flight gets cancelled she won't be coming home before 30/04

[spitfir3]

2nd Apron at EGGP yesterday.. about 3 PM... usually would nothing there! Was a bit strange seeing the aprons rammed full.

[davie18]

One of my mates is stuck in phoenix!

Will they definitely be back in service tomorrow or could it be put back further?

[vatsimflyer]

TheBigTurkey, on Apr 16 2010, 07:18 AM, said:

So many airlines just lost a load of money...

is that you're professional opinion or one based on guesses and assumptions mate ?

davie18, on Apr 16 2010, 02:09 PM, said:

One of my mates is stuck in phoenix!

Will they definitely be back in service tomorrow or could it be put back further?

ask one of the euthisasts... like the one above..

they know all the answers

[Niick]

Translates to "Put 30 billion euro in the trash bin by the icelandic embassy tonight, and we turn off the volcano. Don't call the police!"

[MattGarner]

NATS

Quote

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Friday April 16, 1445

The cloud of volcanic ash continues to move south through the UK and the eruption in Iceland continues.

Following a review of the latest Met Office information, NATS advises that restrictions preventing flights in controlled airspace over England and Wales will remain in place until 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Saturday 17 April, at the earliest. From 1900 (UK time) today ATC restrictions will be lifted in a large part of Scottish airspace including Scottish airports, Shetland, Orkneys and also Northern Ireland.

On this basis, North Atlantic traffic can also operate to/from points in this airspace. Please note these arrangements do not mean that all flights will operate. Anyone hoping to travel today or tomorrow should contact their airline before going to the airport.

We are looking for opportunities when the ash cloud moves sufficient for us to enable some flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. Some aircraft were able to operate at Manchester this morning, although restrictions are now reapplied to Manchester.

We hope there may be some opportunity from the north into Newcastle after 0100 (UK time) tomorrow - Saturday. We will review further Met Office information and at 2030 (UK time) we will advise further arrangements. In general, the situation is dynamic and subject to change.

We continue to work closely with airports, airlines, and the rest of Europe to understand and mitigate the implications of the volcanic eruption.

[Toshiba-the-3rd]

Actually really worried about my flights now , but the sunset last night was worth it in my opinion  

[seat183]

I have family coming over to visit Sydney then I fly back with em. The way it is going at the min.. they fly at 9pm Sat /   MAN to Abu Dhabii does anyone think its gonna be reopen by then, but there will be a backlog. My nets slow as , so if you anyone has an opinion let me know haha

Edited by seat183, 16 April 2010 - 09:19 AM.

[bigflyersmallbyer]

No I don't think so! No flights going in or out of UK airspace today. We might be lucky and it will be open tomorrow , however expect delays!