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Volcanic ash closes London's Heathrow airport

World May. 17, 2010 - 11:00AM JST ( 11 )

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TumbleDryMay. 17, 2010 - 08:49AM JST

British Airways agreed, calling the approach “overly restrictive and not justified on safety grounds” and saying airlines are best qualified to determine whether it’s safe to fly.

In case of an accident, "sh*t happen... Thank you for flying with us!"
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fleetwood77May. 17, 2010 - 09:54AM JST

Better to to be cautious- if all the engines stopped because of ash you could be stuck up there for days.
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smithinjapanMay. 17, 2010 - 10:23AM JST

This totally stinks, but I agree it's better to be safe than sorry. If one of these selfish airline companies got their way and could fly through the ash, then crashed, there would be a LOT of anger, not to mention lawsuits, and questions about why on earth they were allowed to operate when the possible dangers were known.

I don't want that kind of accident to have to occur to prove them wrong, and I would rather they insist they are right but not have the chance to find out.
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goddogMay. 17, 2010 - 10:29AM JST

Cool
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northlondonMay. 17, 2010 - 11:59AM JST

The airline’s chief executive, Willie Walsh, is to meet with British Transport Secretary Philip Hammond on Monday.

To do what exactly ? Stop the volcano from erupting ? Typical British establishment senior management/ political reaction. Walsh will exert pressure on the government to relax safety regulations.
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rockbusterMay. 17, 2010 - 01:44PM JST

London Heathrow must be a very happy and genki place to be this morning!
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stevecpfcMay. 17, 2010 - 04:04PM JST

Getting worried now, supposed to be flying to UK in September and on strike riddled BA.
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WilliBMay. 17, 2010 - 06:04PM JST

Time to get familiar with the Trans-Sib...
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cracaphatMay. 17, 2010 - 07:32PM JST

London Heathrow must be a very happy and genki place to be this morning!

@rockbuster:Hardly a laughing matter or are you one of the stranded people?
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BurakuminDesMay. 17, 2010 - 10:44PM JST

Some people may have to extend their holidays and delay getting back to their offices for work. How awful it must be for them.