Airlines are keeping a keen watch on the skies following a volcanic eruption in Iceland over the weekend.
Icelandic Volcano - Not Repeat Of 2010 Ash Disaster
23 May 2011An eruption of Iceland's most active volcano has seen all of Europe being put on high alert for disruptions to travel. This is following the 2010 eruption in Iceland which saw major European airspace being shut down for a period of 6 days and led to many travellers and airline passengers being stranded.
Experts have so far dismissed the speculation that this eruption will be a repeat of the 2010 volcanic ash disaster: meteorologists are reporting more favourable weather conditions than last year. Ash particles from the latest eruption are also heavier and are expected to fall to the ground more quickly than last year's lighter particles.
At present, the towns and villages to the south and east of the Grimsvotn volcano have been affected by the eruption. The ash cloud has drifted over the capital Reykjavik, which has caused the closure of Reykjavik International Airport.
Airlines are hopeful that winds will continue blowing the ash in a northerly direction, as this will cause the least disruptions to international air traffic.
For information on what we will cover for this event and where you will be refunded for the cancellation of our products, please see our volcanic ash information page.
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