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Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights The Icelandic eruption – airport officials say the ash represents a very serious risk to aircraft Airline passengers are facing massive disruption across the UK after an ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Iceland grounded planes. The Air Traffic Control Service (Nats) said no flights would be allowed in or out of UK airspace from midday to 1800BST amid fears of engine damage. Airports operator BAA confirmed all flights at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick would be suspended from midday. And in Scotland, authorities have already shut all their airports. The restrictions, in accordance with international civil aviation policy, were imposed after the Met Office warned ash could clog engines. Passengers were advised to contact their carriers prior to travel. 'Significant disruption' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8621407.stm added by: BRAVATRAVELS