All Irish Airports open until 1800hrs Tuesday
1945- Monday 10th May 2010: All Irish airports will remain open until at least 1800 hours tomorrow Tuesday 11th May.
The large volcanic ash cloud which currently measures approximately 2,400 miles long and 1,250 miles wide is still positioned over the atlantic from Greenland to the Iberian peninsula. SEE CHART, This will continue to cause difficulty for some trans-Atlantic operations and operations into some areas of southern Europe.
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) and the Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU) at Eurocontrol continue to furnish the Irish Aviation Authority with up-to-date information on the ash cloud. This enables the Authority to assess the impact it could have on air safety.
A further update will be issued at 0830hrs Tuesday, 11th May 2010.
Passengers planning to travel by air over the coming days are advised to regularly check their airline websites and the IAA website in advance of going to the airport.
Media contacts:
David Curtin: 086 283 2123