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Chris Cuddy, CEO of Cheapflights Media, comments on the latest volcano eruption in Iceland and subsequent ash cloud:
“Although the Met Office – which runs Europe’s Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre, has said ash may possibly move across the UK towards the end of this week, travellers should take heart that UK air travel to destinations, other than Iceland, was not affected the last two times Grimsvotn erupted. Despite being Iceland’s most active volcano, Grimsvotn is different to the one which erupted last April, so we have every hope that it will be business as usual in airports across the country.
“The key difference to last year’s eruption is that UK airspace was shut down completely by the authorities as a precaution, but this time airlines will make their own decisions about whether it is safe to fly. We are hopeful that previous experience should minimise disruption to travellers, as weather patterns over the next week are looking favourable.
“Travellers with flights booked to Iceland and other European destinations over the next week are advised to keep up-to-date with the situation. We advise you to check your travel insurance policy for weather-related occurrences that may result in airspace closure in order to understand fully what is covered. If you are travelling as part of an ATOL bonded package, contact your tour operator for further information. In the situation that airspaces actually close, travellers should speak to their airline or tour operator first, checking online for updates.”
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