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06/05/2010
Irish 'Cannot Afford' Ash Compensation
The Dublin Transport Minister has said that the country cannot afford to compensate ash-hit airlines for their losses.
Noel Dempsey told the Irish parliament that his Government could not afford to provide aid or compensation for the aviation industry following disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano.
The news came last night just before flights in and out of Northern Ireland resumed again and Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and Donegal airports also re-opened in the early hours, with Sligo airport beginning operations at 6am.
Shannon Airport and the airports in Knock, Galway and Kerry have also since reopened as the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) said the ash cloud was moving southwestwards and "airport restrictions will be lifted according to its progress".
As a result, all airports across the UK opened at 7am too after flights were grounded overnight in Northern Ireland, parts of western Scotland and the far south-west of England because of the volcanic ash.
Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport said flights were operational from 7am but passengers were told they should still check with their airlines or tour operator for the latest information.
Last month, thousands of Britons were stranded overseas after ash shut down airspace across Europe.
This latest disruption started on Monday, and has confused many air travellers as authorities repeatedly closed, then reopened, airports.
(BMcC/GK)
Noel Dempsey told the Irish parliament that his Government could not afford to provide aid or compensation for the aviation industry following disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano.
The news came last night just before flights in and out of Northern Ireland resumed again and Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and Donegal airports also re-opened in the early hours, with Sligo airport beginning operations at 6am.
Shannon Airport and the airports in Knock, Galway and Kerry have also since reopened as the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) said the ash cloud was moving southwestwards and "airport restrictions will be lifted according to its progress".
As a result, all airports across the UK opened at 7am too after flights were grounded overnight in Northern Ireland, parts of western Scotland and the far south-west of England because of the volcanic ash.
Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport said flights were operational from 7am but passengers were told they should still check with their airlines or tour operator for the latest information.
Last month, thousands of Britons were stranded overseas after ash shut down airspace across Europe.
This latest disruption started on Monday, and has confused many air travellers as authorities repeatedly closed, then reopened, airports.
(BMcC/GK)
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20 April 2010
Irish Flights Still Grounded After Eruption
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has declared that flights will again be halted today after a further eruption in Iceland. The renewed blast at the Icelandic volcano at around 1pm yesterday afternoon along with the prevailing weather conditions have dashed plans to remove the restrictions in Irish airspace today.
Irish Flights Still Grounded After Eruption
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has declared that flights will again be halted today after a further eruption in Iceland. The renewed blast at the Icelandic volcano at around 1pm yesterday afternoon along with the prevailing weather conditions have dashed plans to remove the restrictions in Irish airspace today.
05 May 2010
Flights 'Up In The Air' Again
There's continued disruption in the skies above Ireland today. The latest news is that most flights to and from Northern Ireland airports have been cancelled until midnight, as the risk of volcanic ash continues to disrupt travel.
Flights 'Up In The Air' Again
There's continued disruption in the skies above Ireland today. The latest news is that most flights to and from Northern Ireland airports have been cancelled until midnight, as the risk of volcanic ash continues to disrupt travel.
04 May 2010
Ash Threat Causes Fresh Disruption
More flights have been grounded in Northern Ireland, the Irish Republic and parts of Scotland following a new threat from volcanic ash. Ash is drifting from the same Icelandic volcano that disrupted travel in April with services to and from Northern Ireland and the Republic were canceled from 7am.
Ash Threat Causes Fresh Disruption
More flights have been grounded in Northern Ireland, the Irish Republic and parts of Scotland following a new threat from volcanic ash. Ash is drifting from the same Icelandic volcano that disrupted travel in April with services to and from Northern Ireland and the Republic were canceled from 7am.
10 May 2010
Ryanair Admits Belfast Engines Hit By Ash
Airspace problems over the weekend have now 'cleared' sufficiently to allow all Irish airports to be reopened this morning after a weekend of travel disruption. However, Ryanair has since admitted that volcanic ash has been found in the engines of two of its aircraft at George Best Belfast City Airport.
Ryanair Admits Belfast Engines Hit By Ash
Airspace problems over the weekend have now 'cleared' sufficiently to allow all Irish airports to be reopened this morning after a weekend of travel disruption. However, Ryanair has since admitted that volcanic ash has been found in the engines of two of its aircraft at George Best Belfast City Airport.
24 May 2011
Iceland Eruption Strikes NI Travel Again
For the second time in a year, volcanic ash from a far-away Iceland has halted flights between Northern Ireland airports and other destinations in the British Isles.
Iceland Eruption Strikes NI Travel Again
For the second time in a year, volcanic ash from a far-away Iceland has halted flights between Northern Ireland airports and other destinations in the British Isles.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
