Volcanic Ash Still Causing Flight Problems

from National Public Radio

Airline passengers in northern Europe face more hassles because of volcano ash from Iceland. About 1,000 flights were grounded Monday, and hundreds of thousands of passengers were delayed. Britain's two biggest airports have reopened after being shut down overnight due to fears that a drifting cloud of ash could damage jet engines.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, May 17, 2010