Iceland has been hit by the second eruption in less than a month in the Eyjafjallajoekull region. This has caused a cloud of volcanic ash which has succeeded in cutting off most of the UK's airports. This is a safety precaution as it is believed tiny particles of rock in the cloud have the potential to shut down aircraft engines. All flights to and from Scotland have been suspended with flights from London airports following suit at around lunchtime.
BAA issued the following statement:
Following advice from the Met Office, the National Air Traffic Service (NATS) has introduced restrictions to UK air space this morning as a result of volcanic ash drifting to the UK 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. Updates will be issued throughout the morning.
Read the full BBC report here.
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