volcanic-ash

The renewed volcanic-ash threat in the skies of Britain and Ireland this week, following a two-week lull, has tested the more precise safety rules adopted by European aviation authorities following the unprecedented April 14-20 closure of most northern European airspace.

Volcanic ash again snarls Scottish, Irish air services 2010

The airline also reduced its cost estimate for the disruption to European air travel in April caused by volcanic-ash plumes from Iceland to £ 60 million from its previous forecast of £ 65 million.

EasyJet Raises Profit Forecast Kaveri Niththyananthan 2010

Qantas agreed to a compensation package from Rolls-Royce for an engine explosion, a profit booster for an airline facing higher fuel costs, the grounding of flights by a volcanic-ash cloud and union threats of industrial action.

What's News— 2011

Rather than the financial eruptions of the past few years, it's volcanic-ash clouds that are preventing Credit Suisse

Overheard: Put Me in Coach 2010

"We believe volcanic-ash predictions thousands of miles away from the original eruption need to be treated differently," said Aer Lingus Chief Executive Christoph Mueller in a statement.

European Airlines Chafe at Ash-Cloud Limits 2010

In the current year, the Ryanair expects the first quarter to be hit by weaker yields in May and June due to the volcanic-ash disruptions, and by the inclusion of part of Easter revenue in the prior period.

Ryanair to Pay Dividend as It Swings to a Profit 2010

Mr. O'Leary estimated that the cumulative exceptional cost of cancellations due to the closure of European airspace as volcanic-ash cloud from Iceland spread across a wide swath of Europe is now

Ryanair to Pay Dividend as It Swings to a Profit 2010

Meanwhile, the Icelandic volcanic-ash cloud forced customers to question if they would be able to take already-booked holidays and if they would be able to return home, said

TUI Travel Outlook Is Marred by Volcanic Ash, U.K. Budget 2010

Air-traffic authorities in Britain are now warning that new volcanic-ash clouds from Iceland may set back their efforts to reopen air travel in and out of the U.K. on Tuesday.

Air Travel To Europe May Face New Setback Mark Hosenball 2010

Associated Press Passenger Eddie Austin reacts as he arrives back at Manchester Airport in England from Crete, as airports slowly reopened Wednesday after a volcanic-ash cloud from Iceland disrupted air traffic.

Southwest Air Registers a Profit 2010