An updated NATS statement has been released, giving more information about the activity of the volcano. They are still advising that restrictions preventing flights in the UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 01.00 Tuesday 20th April.
The next update from NATS is expected at 15.00 Monday 19th April.
Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Monday, April 19, 1245 (local)
The Met Office advises that the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano is now less active than previously. NATS advises that the current restrictions across UK controlled airspace due to the volcanic ash cloud will remain in place until at least 0100 (local) on Tuesday 20th April.
Conditions around the movement of the layers of the volcanic ash cloud over the UK remain dynamic. We will continue to monitor the location of this ash cloud and look for opportunities to get aircraft moving again, whilst of course maintaining safety.
NATS is maintaining dialogue with the Met Office and with the UK's safety regulator, the CAA, in respect of the international civil aviation policy we follow in applying restrictions to use of airspace.
In the meantime, we continue to work closely with Government, airports and airlines, and airframe and aero engine manufacturers to get a better understanding of the effects of the ash cloud and to seek solutions.
Anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport.
The next update will be issued at approximately 1500 (local).
Monday, 19 April 2010
Sunday, 18 April 2010
UK air restrictions - latest update
UK air restrictions extended till 1900 UK time Monday 19 April.
Most flights are grounded. Please check with your airline before travelling for their latest flight arrangements.
Details on the foreign office website here
Bridge & Wickers will be open from 08.30 tomorrow morning.
Most flights are grounded. Please check with your airline before travelling for their latest flight arrangements.
Details on the foreign office website here
Bridge & Wickers will be open from 08.30 tomorrow morning.
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Latest flight disruption news
Good afternoon
The latest NATS statement has been released and advises that restrictions preventing flights in UK controlled airspace remain in place until at least 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18th April. Please see statement below for further information. Next update from NATS is expected at 21.00 today
NATS Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Saturday April 17, 1445
The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is moving around and changing shape. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18 April. There may be some airspace available within Scotland, Northern Ireland and England north of Leeds up till 1900 (UK time), which may enable some domestic flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. We will be coordinating this closely with airlines and airports. We would repeat, it is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport.
After 1900 (UK time), Met Office forecasts show the ash cloud progressively covering the whole of the UK.
We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 2100 (UK time), today.
Latest flight disruption news
The latest NATS statement advises that restrictions will remain in place in UK until 0100 tomorrow at least. The next update is at 1500
If you are due to travel from Heathrow today do not travel to the airport - call your airline for reticketing info: www.heathrow.com
Our office is open until 2pm today
If you are due to travel from Heathrow today do not travel to the airport - call your airline for reticketing info: www.heathrow.com
Our office is open until 2pm today
Friday, 16 April 2010
Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Friday April 16, 2045 - advice from ABTA
The volcanic ash cloud continues to affect UK airspace. Following the latest update from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 1300 (UK time) on Saturday April 17.
There are currently no airspace restrictions in Scotland, Northern Ireland and in an area over the North Sea that includes the Shetlands and Orkney Isles. Manchester, Liverpool and all airports North of those may be available from 0400 (UK time) – 1000 (UK time) for departures to and arrivals from the North and West subject to individual co-ordination.
However, please be advised that the situation is continuously changing. Forecasts indicate that the ash cloud is expected to return over Northern England at 1000 (UK time) and it is likely that restrictions will be reintroduced.
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 will review further Met Office information and at 0900 (UK time) on Saturday we will advise further arrangements.
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Any Bridge & Wickers clients should contact their airline (or local ground agent overseas) before travelling to the airport. Our office will be open on Saturday from 10am - 2pm and we have been in contact with those passengers affected this weekend.
There are currently no airspace restrictions in Scotland, Northern Ireland and in an area over the North Sea that includes the Shetlands and Orkney Isles. Manchester, Liverpool and all airports North of those may be available from 0400 (UK time) – 1000 (UK time) for departures to and arrivals from the North and West subject to individual co-ordination.
However, please be advised that the situation is continuously changing. Forecasts indicate that the ash cloud is expected to return over Northern England at 1000 (UK time) and it is likely that restrictions will be reintroduced.
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 will review further Met Office information and at 0900 (UK time) on Saturday we will advise further arrangements.
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Any Bridge & Wickers clients should contact their airline (or local ground agent overseas) before travelling to the airport. Our office will be open on Saturday from 10am - 2pm and we have been in contact with those passengers affected this weekend.
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Thursday, 1 April 2010
Phone problems & Easter opening hours
Following the BT incident yesterday, we've had ongoing problems with our phone lines and today have no service at all.
Apologies to anyone who has been trying to contact us and getting a constant engaged tone - we'll be back to normal service on Tuesday apparently.
Emails are working though, so you can still contact us via email here
Please note that the office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday . we are open as normal from 10am - 2pm on Saturday 3rd April.
We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients a very happy Easter break.
Apologies to anyone who has been trying to contact us and getting a constant engaged tone - we'll be back to normal service on Tuesday apparently.
Emails are working though, so you can still contact us via email here
Please note that the office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday . we are open as normal from 10am - 2pm on Saturday 3rd April.
We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients a very happy Easter break.
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