Travel Insurance Volcanic Ash - Grimsvotn Eruption Latest Update

A volcano in Iceland began erupting at the weekend, sparking fears of a repeat of 2010's air space shutdown and resulting travel chaos.

Although there is unlikely to be any disruption to flights from the UK today, the volcanic ash is expected to reach parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland in the next 48 hours.

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Insurewithease.com customers, who purchased Natural Catastrophe Cover as part of their travel insurance, before the volcano erupted, will be covered for cancellation, delay and additional expenses incurred, as a result of the eruption. You should read your travel insurance policy wording for full terms and conditions.

The Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland erupted on Saturday with ash rising up to 20km in to the air.

EUROCONTROL, The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, has stated that it doesn't expect to see any significant impact on fights today as a result of the eruption of the Grimsvötn volcano in Iceland.

According to the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) in London, which is run by the Met Office, depending on the continuing eruption of the volcano and the meteorological conditions, the cloud could reach parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in the next 48 hours and the rest of the UK later in the week.

The volcanic ash doesn't necessarily mean that there will be a repeat of last year's air space closure, but it does mean that disruption to flights could be more likely.

The Civil Aviation Authority has stated “we do not envisage the same kind of blanket closures of airspace we experienced last year. Airlines will be able to operate in lower concentrations of ash providing they can present us with a safety case.”

If you departing on a flight this week, it is advisable to keep up to date with the volcanic ash situation and check your airline's website for update before you travel to the airport.

For the latest volcanic ash information visit the Eurocontrol website.

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