Volcanic eruption in Iceland: Disruption to flights 15 April 2010

"Due to airspace restrictions, in accordance with international regulations as a result of the on-going volcanic activity in Iceland, we anticipate that all flights in and out of Heathrow and Stansted airports will be suspended from 1200 today. Therefore, we strongly advise passengers intending to fly from this time not to travel to the airport today. We will provide further updates as we get more information from air traffic control provider NATS.

"Ryanair confirms that no further Ryanair flights will operate to or from the UK today (Thursday 15th April '10) from 09:00. Air space closures are likely in other Northern European countries. Cancellations and delays may also be expected tomorrow. 

In addition to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports being closed flights from across the UK have been affected. Here's a round up: Heathrow airport has cancelled 161 flights due to the volcano. A spokeswoman just confirmed 83 arrivals and 78 departures will not travel today, and warned the number of cancellations "is expected to grow". "Earlier on it was predominantly domestic flights," she said. "But now it is affecting a wide range of destinations as the volcano continues to erupt and the ash moves further south." Over 100 flights to and from Gatwick have been cancelled, while a spokesman for Stansted Airport said 17 scheduled departures were cancelled and the number was likely to rise throughout the day. Meanwhile Birmingham International Airport has cancelled around 70 flights, and a spokeswoman for Luton airport has warned "flights will be severely disrupted today." Some flights have also been cancelled at East Midlands and Exeter airports.