Volcano ash disrupts airports
Airline passengers in Birmingham faced massive disruption after ash from Iceland's volcanic eruption moved towards UK airspace causing a number of airports across the country to close.
Airline passengers in Birmingham faced massive disruption after ash from Iceland's volcanic eruption moved towards UK airspace causing a number of airports across the country to close.
The plume of ash also prevented aircraft from leaving Birmingham International Airport today, leading to the cancellation of around 70 flights.
A spokeswoman for the airport said around 10 other flights were listed as delayed and that some passengers on charter services had been checked in to await departure.
Luton Airport said some airlines operating there had decided to cancel a number of flights.
A spokeswoman said: "Flights will be severely disrupted today."
Flights from East Midlands Airport were also affected and passengers were being advised to check with their airline before travelling.
A spokeswoman said: "We've had some disruption at East Midlands Airport. There are currently six bmibaby inbound and outbound flights that have been cancelled."
Exeter Airport said it had cancelled eight flights up to 3.30pm, but a spokeswoman said afternoon flights are being "reviewed".
Flights were also disrupted at Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol.