Latest Volcano News and Flight Restrictions

Good afternoon,

The NATS website has been updated with regards to UK airport disruption.  The full statement is below for your information.

This continues to be a dynamic situation which can change rapidly. You are advised to keep up-to-date with airlines with regards to programme amendments.

We will continue to monitor the situation and produce updates accordingly.

NATS volcanic ash update statement, Monday 17 May, 13:00 

The CAA has lifted the no-fly zone that has been affecting flights at Heathrow and Gatwick until 1900 (local time) today. The decision comes following further information from the Met Office about the density and location of the ash cloud.  There are no restrictions at airports in Northern Ireland, England or Wales during this period.

From 1300-1900 the no-fly zone remains in place only in the Orkney and Shetland Islands.

Previous NATS updates regarding the Eyjafjallajökull eruption

Best regards

The Destinations Services Team

Destinations & Sustainability Department

ABTA / Federation of Tour Operators 

Tel: 020 3117 0590

Email: destinations@abta.co.uk