More Ash Cloud Chaos

The Uk returned to the ash cloud mayhem that it saw last month as both Heathrow and Gatwick were forced to close last night, as the latest ash cloud again caused massive disruptions to the travel industry.

The majority of the UK Northern airports were closed along with Scottish airports as the airlines fears were confirmed when the decision to close Gatwick and Heathrow was made. Though the airports have now re-opened there are more delays expected today.

Richard Branson the CEO of Virgin Airways has blasted the closures and insisted there was no evidence that jet engines would be compromised in the ash clouds as all test flights reported no problems. He also added that the over-reaction was beyond a joke, comments you can understand what with the massive losses airlines are suffering.

BA is expected to announce a £600million annual loss this year and with the latest wave of cabin crew strikes set for tommorow you can understand the frustration of the airlines, talks are being held today between the union Unite and BA in an attempt to avert more strike action