Europe's volcanic ash response: was it adequate?

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/04/24/340995/europes-volcanic-ash-response-was-it-adequate.html


"When Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano began erupting on 14 April, European aviation safety authorities were faced with an unprecedented dilemma and took drastic action: to avoid a loss-of-power disaster caused by engine damage, much of Europe's airspace was shut down the next day. Six days and $1.7 billion in airline losses later, flight bans were lifted.

But was the shutdown a massive overreaction or a necessary precaution?............"

Airlines call for changes to EC passenger rights rules

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/04/23/340999/airlines-call-for-changes-to-ec-passenger-rights-rules.html


Airlines are calling for changes to the European Commission's passenger rights rules to make an exception for the costs associated with feeding and accommodating passengers stranded as a result of the volcanic ash cloud.......