London, England - Once again, UK and European airspace is closed due to the volcanic ash eminating from Iceland, throwing Monday´s commute into chaos, and adding salt to the wounds of the already affected. The European aviation control agency has reported Monday that only about 30% (8,000-9,000) of flights would be operating as normal in Europe - While UK tour operator, TUI UK (owner of Thomson and First Choice) is reporting a £5million (US$7.5million) loss per day. Some news agencies are reporting that this disruption could continue until at least Friday this week.
The ash problem is now starting to have its effects felt further afield as well - Thousands of Kenyans working in agriculture, the country's largest export sector, face economic uncertainty because of the flight bans and refrigerated stores at Nairobi airport and on farms are now completely full, and a huge amount of fresh flowers and vegetables destined for the European market is in danger of perishing.
Editors note - This will be the last update on the Iceland volcano unless there are some serious developments (Like the airspace re-opens!)
