Articles tagged “volcano”

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Erupts With Minimal Tourism Impact

Today's podcast looks at Iceland's volcanic eruption, Uber's simplified expense reporting, and major aircraft orders.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Airlines

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos

While the volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes isn't impacting air travel, volcanic ash has the ability to destroy an aircraft.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Erupts and Blue Lagoon Closes Again

The volcano finally erupted. The eruption has forced Blue Lagoon to close. The country's biggest airport, however, hasn't halted its operations.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

News Blog

Iceland Readies for Volcanic Eruption: Latest Tourism Updates

Tourists won't be allowed to relax in Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon for the quite some time. A volcano near the geothermal spa is very likely to erupt soon, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.  Residents of the nearby seaside town of Grindavik have been evacuated. Roads have been closed. There have been around 900 earthquakes…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Airlines

Mexico City Airport Reopens After Volcanic Ash Disruption

You can't blame any airlines for these flight disruptions.

Sarah Kinosian, Reuters | 7 months ago

Airlines

Six U.S. airlines cancel flights to Mexico due to volcano

Olga R Rodriguez, Associated Press | 10 years ago

Airlines

Ash cloud rises over Alaskan volcano, canceling commercial and cargo flights

Thanks to international flight patterns, Alaska's volcano won't be another Icelandic perfect storm of ash and cancellations. And luckily for passengers, Ryanair doesn't fly near Anchorage.

Rachel D'Oro, Associated Press | 11 years ago