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Another update just in reminds us that the Volcanic Ash is still causing problems: Due to levels of volcanic ash over Scotland today (Wednesday), British Airways are cancelling all flights to and from Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh until 1pm. They will continue to review their schedule throughout the day. This has been a very clear reminder that despite our ability to travel globally when we choose on the most part - mother nature still holds the upper hand at any given time. Here is some info below from the ITIA on the extent of the disruption caused: IATA confirmed earlier estimates of a total $1.7 billion financial impact on global airlines. Around 100,000 flights had to be cancelled with disruptions peaking on Sunday, April 18, and Monday, April 19, at 19,000 flights each affected. That is equivalent to just under 30% of the worldwide daily airline capacity. According to the calculations, 1.2 million passengers were affected daily. In terms of passenger volumes, the domestic markets in the U.K., France and Germany were hardest hit, but in terms of revenues, consequences were by far the most painful in the U.K.-U.S. market where $25 million was lost daily. Traffic between the U.K., Germany, France and the U.S. was responsible for 13% of the losses.