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UK airspace ban to be eased

Airspace in Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England is due to reopen on Tuesday after days of travel chaos caused by a volcanic ash cloud.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8630455.stm

Good right? :woo:

Reply 1

HARRY PUTAH

And just as the government gets off its fat arse, the cloud receeds.

I think we should invade iceland for having the gal to pollute our airspace in such fashion.

Reply 2

EssexDan86

"I HATE ICELAAAAND!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34mHZgP9vkc

Reply 3

username359983

I hope it is really safe, not just the airlines pressuring the regulators.

Here is a NASA plane that flew through volcanic ash last year:

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2010-04/why-cant-planes-fly-through-volcanic-ash-because-nasa-tried-once

And here are the engines of a Finnish fighter jet that flew through this very cloud:

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/04/16/340727/pictures-finnish-f-18-engine-check-reveals-effects-of-volcanic.html

Doesn't look too great.

Reply 4

keepoffthelawn

Well only time will tell i guess. Personally i'd like to get flights back asap because i really need to get back to uni, but then on the other hand i'm worried that the airlines are under so much pressure financially that they're pushing to lift the ban too early :s-smilie:

tbh i'd rather suffer the inconvenience a bit longer and be safe rather than hear about planes crashing because they started flying too early.

Reply 5

wagwanbludz

so nothing is gonna happen, jeez, i bet that cloud couldnt do **** to planes anyway

Reply 6

Mr_Deeds

wagwanbludz

so nothing is gonna happen, jeez, i bet that cloud couldnt do **** to planes anyway

Perhaps, but the experts seem to think otherwise. :frown:

And the situation has literally just changed, again: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8631144.stm :rolleyes:

Reply 7

Sir_Vile_Minds

They were supposed to be reopening tomorrow. Gonna be another 5 days yet, and then the next volcano will erupt causing more "chaos" to the sky.

Reply 8

AquilaXenon

I really want the airports to open again soon but not until it's safe. I have friends stuck, literally all over the world right now (America, Korea, Italy, Portugal, Pakistan, India etc) and I'd like them back, but only if it's safe. Though the majority of them really need to get back for their GCSE's some of which are next week.

Reply 9

Prodable

I live next door to an airport and selfishly I'm enjoying the peace and quiet :o:

Reply 10

Nashy19

wagwanbludz

so nothing is gonna happen, jeez, i bet that cloud couldnt do **** to planes anyway

I'll take you up on that bet.

Reply 11

MustySnootyFrog

i want the airports to reopen so my parents can go on holiday, this ,means i can get the house to myself lmao, roll on clear skys

Reply 12

Student2806

Judging by the BBC News website, it's going to get worse before it gets better. Can't see any airports opening in the next few days.

Reply 13

jblackmoustache

Oh great, now i'm going to be forced to watch more of the retarded public complaining on TV complaining about how they can't get to Lanzarote for their 'olidays.

Thanks mother nature :rolleyes:

Reply 14

Foulish

Anyone else noticed that the moon appears to be red?

Reply 15

hippobluecampe

I Want The Airports To Reopen So My Mum Can Fly Back Home And Leave Me Alone!!!!

Reply 16

The_Soul_Stealer

It's a bit of a mess.
And although some people are enjoying the quiet without the sound of aeroplanes in the sky it is certainly effecting a lot of people. Financially, as well as lifestyles (people not being able to get back for school or work.)