More flights cancelled in Europe on Monday because of Volcano eruption in Iceland
By Jamie Cole
Traffic forecasts are uncertain and airlines are already accounting for heaving losses. With 63 thousands flight have been cancelled across Europe, Airlines are estimating about $200 million loss every day that may reach in to billions.
Some airports reopened and 30% of flights were operated on Monday in Europe. The Czech Republic has opened its airspace, as well as other countries including Austria, Norway, Romania, Hungary.
The situation is gradually improving, especially in northern and eastern Europe, where some airports reopen. As today 30% flights took off which is 10% better than yesterday.
The Czech Republic has opened its airspace for 48 hours. A partial recovery in traffic at airports in Austria has been found since Monday morning. In Denmark, the airport also resumed service, but with heavy restrictions.
In France, flights going to southwest are allowed, however, The Paris airports are closed.
The airlines are taking the economic tool due to the ban on the air traffic in Europe since Thursday evening.
Several airlines have conducted test flights with no passenger on board to assess the impact of clouds of volcanic ash on aircraft. These flights, they argue, took place without problem.