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# Volcanic Ash Cloud Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
fluges 07:04 UTC 02 Jun 2010 | I'm flying Sydney-Vila next Wednesday. Should I be concerned about the volcanic ash cloud? Air Vanuatu's flight schedules haven't been affected as yet, but the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Wellington has issued a warning to travellers about the ash cloud. I guess I'll get on the plane, if it isn't cancelled. Should I be worried about this? |
colinp 07:44 UTC 02 Jun 2010 | I'm flying from Port Vila to Sydney next Thursday so if you're worried I should be too - I'm not. At the moment the ash cloud is only affecting a fairly localised area and as far as I know, hasn't affected flights into or out of Port Vila. I was in the Air Vanuatu office this afternoon enquiring about a trip to see the volcano. I was told that no trips were operating to Mt Yasur ( not surprising) but he didn't mention that even flights to Tanna had been affected let alone Port Vila. Here's what the local newspaper is reporting. Rest assured that they're keeping a close eye on it and I'm sure they won't risk their planes or passengers. | 1
fluges 10:23 UTC 02 Jun 2010 | Thanks Colin, cheers. | 2