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12/05/2010
Airports To Remain Open
All Irish airports are remain open until further notice, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has announced.
The IAA will make a statement and update the website if any volcanic ash threat to Irish airspace emerges today, or in the coming days.
Passengers planning to travel by air over the coming days are advised to regularly check their airline websites and the IAA website in advance of going to the airport. Passengers should also check the status of the airports they are travelling to.
(CD/NS)
The IAA will make a statement and update the website if any volcanic ash threat to Irish airspace emerges today, or in the coming days.
Passengers planning to travel by air over the coming days are advised to regularly check their airline websites and the IAA website in advance of going to the airport. Passengers should also check the status of the airports they are travelling to.
(CD/NS)
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