Volcanic ash causes problems at Newcastle Airport
Posted on April 15th, 2010
Travellers from Newcastle Airport are facing delays today as Volcanic ash from a recently erupted volcano in Iceland spreads across the UK. The ash cloud has disrupted all flights at Newcastle airport where all arrivals were cancelled and all outbound flights either cancelled or subject to indefinite delay. A BAA spokesman said: “Passengers intending to fly today are asked to contact their airline for further information and should expect disruption in the coming hours.”
Met Office forecaster Philip Avery said the ash could take several days to clear. He said: “It is showing up on imagery at the moment, extending down as far as the Faroes but it looks as though the wind will drag it a good deal further south.
“Nats has good cause to be very cautious about this because in about 1982 a British Airways jumbo had the unnerving experience of having all four engines shut down as it flew through a plume of volcanic ash.”
The volcanic ash can effect aircrafts engines clogging them up and causing problems during flight. If you have travelled to Newcastle Airport and are facing delays you may want to look at booking a Newcastle Airport Lounge to add extra comfort while your flight may be delayed.
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