Days before normal flights resume, travellers warned Radio New Zealand
16.04.10
Hundreds of thousands travellers worldwide are stranded as hundreds of flights to Europe are cancelled due to a volcanic ash cloud.
Several countries have closed their airspace after a volcano in Iceland erupted on Wednesday, sending plumes of fine ash into the sky which can cause jet engines to shut down.
The volcano was still spewing ash into the air on Friday and shows little sign of letting up, officials said.
No-fly zones have been introduced in many countries including Britain, Ireland and northern Europe. A huge swathe of airspace from the Atlantic to the Russian borders, and from the Alps to the Arctic Sea, remains closed.
There are partial closures at airports in France, Germany and Poland. European air traffic authorities say the cancellations could extend into the weekend.
One of the largest travel agencies in New Zealand is warning it may take days before normal flights resume.
House of Travel says about 4500 clients are affected. The agency is identifying people due to travel in the next few days and contacting them to discuss their options.
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