Volcano vs. European Airspace, Round 2

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Volcano vs. European Airspace, Round 2

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Northern Ireland's airspace is closed again until Tuesday morning, due to the return of the volcanic ash cloud.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/nort ... 658613.stm
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This is the revenge of Iceland's, I hope I'm saying this right, volcanoe. :rolling:
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This can go on for another two years for all we know it...Richard Branson will be in space by the time it's over.
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It is not as bad as last time, due to the fact that the coverage is less and also at a lower altitude. Most planes will be able to simply fly straight over it.
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