Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud one year on
Eruptions caused havoc for millions, but 365 days later, many are still awaiting compensation.
Published On 16 Apr 2011
A year after the chaos caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland, some travellers are still awaiting compensation.
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The ash that spewed from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano led to the closure of 75 per cent of European airspace, disrupting the travel plans of more than 10 million airline passengers.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands travelled to Iceland to take a look back at the incident, and the effect it had on those on the ground.
Source: Al Jazeera