[Doom/Gloom] Mount Eyjafjallajokull / Eyjafjallajoekull Volcano

LONDON — An enormous ash cloud from a remote Icelandic volcano caused the biggest flight disruption since the 2001 terrorist attacks Thursday as it drifted over northern Europe and stranded travelers on six continents. Officials said it could take days for the skies to become safe again in one of aviation's most congested areas.

The cloud, floating miles (kilometers) above Earth and capable of knocking out jet engines, wrecked travel plans for tens of thousands of people, from tourists and business travelers to politicians and royals. They couldn't see the source of their frustration — except indirectly, when the ash created vivid red and lavender sunsets.

Non-emergency flights in Britain were canceled, and most will stay grounded until at least midday Friday. Authorities in Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belgium also closed their air space. France shut down 24 airports, including the main hub of Charles de Gaulle in Paris, Germany's Berlin and Hamburg were shut Thursday evening, and several flights out of the U.S. had to double back.

Kyla Evans, spokeswoman for air traffic service Eurocontrol, said half of all trans-Atlantic flights were expected to be canceled Friday.
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I almost agree to that, even the eruption of Mt. Eyjafjallajokull has disrupted air travel again.  The volcano re-erupted and a change of winds caused an ash cloud to stop air travel again.  Luckily for travelers this time it was only overnight and not for days.  There is chatter that the volcano may erupt again, causing delays in air travel yet again.  If it is at all possible, I would recommend not flying into any regions affected by this volcano until it is certain that there will be no more activity from the volcano.