Ash update; Carriers begin services

Singapore Airlines is resuming additional European service on 21APR10

Air China on 21APR10 resumes full operation to Europe, EXCLUDING service to London Heathrow

Air New Zealand has resumed UK operation on 20APR10 with first flight departing from Los Angeles to London Heathrow. The Star Alliance carrier is also operating extra Hong Kong - London Heathrow service and 1 extra one-way London Heathrow - Los Angeles - Auckland.

QANTAS announced it is resuming European operation in both directions on 21APR10

SAS' planned long-haul and partial European operation on 21APR10

Finnair on 21APR10 operates 2 long-haul arrivals into Helsinki

Virgin Atlantic announced its worldwide departure for London followed by the opening of UK airspace

JAL on 21APR10 is resuming most of its European service

QATAR Airways on 20APR10 operated Doha - Paris CDG QR019 service. However, flight was diverted to Lyon.

Emirates on 21APR10 is expected to operate full European service. However, service to both London Gatwick and Heathrow sees cancellation of 1 flight each:

ETIHAD on its website announced that on 21APR10, it'll cancel service to the UK and Ireland. Service to the rest of Europe will be operating, although delays are expected