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Iceland Volcano Update (April 15, 2010) The ash cloud has halted air traffic across much of Europe, grounding planes and shutting down airports, including the five major airports in London. Airport shutdowns and flight cancellations spread eastward across Europe — to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and Switzerland — and the effects reverberate worldwide. Airlines in the United States are cancelling some flights to Europe and delayed others. Flights are being rerouted to avoid this massive ash cloud. Flights from Asia, Africa and the Middle East to Heathrow and other top European hubs are also on hold. The highly abrasive, microscopic particles that make up volcanic ash pose a threat to aircraft because they can affect visibility and get sucked into airplane engines, causing them to shut down. The ash can also block pilot tubes, which supply vital instruments such as air speed indicators, or latch onto engine blades, forming a glassy substance that may cause engines to surge or stall. We suggest you stay in contact with your Move Manager here at the World Headquarters, as our UniGroup Worldwide Air Freight Division is staying on top of the situation and we are kept abreast of air traffic issues.
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