Bay Capital Share Discussion Threads

[keya5000] 19/4/2010 16:14

This could finish blue yet, who would have thought it?

[bartram] 19/4/2010 16:10

Shorters looking vulnerable.

[katsy] 19/4/2010 15:56

N.I. airspace will be open from tomorrow 7am as well

[anotherguru] 19/4/2010 15:56

UK Airspace to start re-opening tomorrow.

[exbacrew] 19/4/2010 15:51

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Monday April 19, 1530
The volcanic eruption has reduced and the volcano is not currently emitting ash to altitudes that will affect the UK. Assuming there are no further significant ash emissions we are now looking at a continuously improving situation.

Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until 0700 (local time) tomorrow, Tuesday.

From 0700 (local time) tomorrow, Tuesday, Scottish airspace will be open, and south to a line between Teesside and Blackpool. Mainland Scottish airports will be open.

This is a dynamic and changing situation and is therefore difficult to forecast beyond 0700 local; however, the latest Met Office advice is that the contaminated area will continue to move south with the possibility that restrictions to airspace above England and Wales, including the London area, may be lifted later tomorrow (Tuesday).

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 2100 (local time), today.

It is now for airports and airlines to decide how best to utilise this opportunity. Passengers should contact their airlines to find out how this will affect their travel plans.

[sven2006] 19/4/2010 14:50

seems very hazy in here !

[vikingwarrier] 19/4/2010 13:28

I have £20 on Monarch at 4-1 going bust first with Paddy Power

[tomkin] 19/4/2010 13:16

let's wait and see what the Germans say...

[bartram] 19/4/2010 13:10

BA asks for state aid:

[cosimpson] 19/4/2010 12:21

Britain`s research plane post Brown induced recession -

[alanrex] 19/4/2010 12:19

British Airways estimates that the lost passenger and freight revenue together
with the costs incurred on supporting passengers is approximately GBP15-20
million a day.

[ny boy] 19/4/2010 12:18

BAY say they are losing £10-15M a day from the Volcanic ash problem

[cat100] 19/4/2010 12:13

German aviation security group Deutsche Flugsicherung, or DFS, Monday confirmed there will be no take-offs or landings in German airspace before 0000 GMT, due to the spread of volcanic ash.

[bammbamm] 19/4/2010 12:10

NATO: F-16 fighters damaged by volcanic ash

By SLOBODAN LEKIC (AP) – 12 minutes ago

BRUSSELS - A senior Western diplomat says several NATO F-16 fighters suffered engine damage after flying through the volcanic ash cloud covering large parts of Europe.

The official declined to provide more details on the military flights, except to say that glasslike deposits were found inside the planes' engines after they patroled over European airspace.

Last week, two Finnish Air Force F-18 fighter-bombers suffered similar damage while flying through the ash plume that has paralyzed air traffic over much of Europe. Both landed safely, but their jet engines will require expensive overhauls.

Volcanic ash tends to stick to a jet engine's interior parts, such as the turbines, where it melts to form a glassy coating. This restricts air flow and heats up the engine, leading to engine failure.

Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

[alanrex] 19/4/2010 12:05

BBC headline on TV suggesting several NATO fighter jets have suffered engine damage after flying through the ash...

[cat100] 19/4/2010 12:04

This could break British Airways, this cry for help is to get planes up in the air asap and not so much about the aid. I think the airlines are taking a risk flying but are willing to take that risk as some are close to going to the wall. It's worrying to see them shout the loudest. They must be feeling the pain bad.

[alanrex] 19/4/2010 11:57

I cant believe aid would be given..surely not!

[cat100] 19/4/2010 11:54

I say no aid ........ The airline in dust ry is ash rich

[alanrex] 19/4/2010 11:50

RNS from BAY..

[bartram] 19/4/2010 11:50

The only thing that will get Brown thinking seriously about the airlines/travel industries problems is if and when they start laying-off thousands of staff.