Volcano Dust Shuts Down Scottish Airports As Well As Cancels UK Flights
A cloud of volcanic ash flying across northern Europe has left all flights to and from the Scotland airport canceled.
As the volcanic dust from eruptions in Iceland poses high threat to aircrafts, all airports in Scotland have been closed except the few search helicopters only until they are under no high risk.
Passengers have been advised to stay away from the airports, as all flights have been canceled for the time being.
A BAA spokeswoman said: "Following advice from the Met Office, the National Air Traffic Service (Nats) has introduced restrictions to UK airspace this morning as a result of volcanic ash drifting across the United Kingdom from Iceland.
"These measures currently affect Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports which are closed but may also affect other parts of the UK later today.
"Passengers intending to fly today are asked to contact their airline for further information and should expect disruption in the coming hours."
Airlines also issued warnings of potential disruption.
An EasyJet spokeswoman said: "Following the eruption of a volcano in Iceland yesterday, an ash plume has entered UK and Scandinavian airspace overnight.
"As a result Nats have closed parts of UK airspace and this is causing significant disruption to all airlines due to operate flights to and from the UK today.
"EasyJet passengers are advised to check the website before they leave for the airport for any disruption information."
Such an eruption in the Eyjafjallajoekull area of Iceland is the second of its kind in less than a month.
The ash could take a number of days to disperse according to the Forecasters.
