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National Air Traffic Services is planning to reopen airspace over parts of northern England for the first time since Ash clouds crisis started, potentially allowing airlines to begin alleviating backlogs. Scotland and Northern Ireland will also see airspace open until at least 01:00 on Wednesday morning, NATS confirmed.
Following the latest MET Office advice, the air traffic control body stated Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh airports will be open until at least 01:00 tomorrow. Newcastle, Glasgow and Teesside airports are all likely to reopen during this period, however, the “situation will continue to be variable”.
“NATS is maintaining close dialogue with the Met Office and with the UK’s safety regulator, the CAA, in respect of the international civil aviation policy we follow in applying restrictions to use of airspace,” explained a statement. “We are working closely with government, airports and airlines, and airframe and aero engine manufacturers to get a better understanding of the effects of the ash cloud and to seek solutions.”
However, transport secretary Lord Adonis argued the safety of air passengers remained the “paramount concern”. The minister added: “All decisions being taken by the aviation regulators are intended solely to protect the travelling public, and I will not compromise passenger safety.”
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