Iceland’s airlines confirm that despite the spectacular volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in recent days, there have been no cancellations or delays to flight schedules. The airlines assures passengers of continuous monitoring of the situation in collaboration with Icelandic authorities and will provide timely updates if needed.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office and other authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with advanced volcanic preparedness systems in place to ensure public safety. The eruption has led to evacuations and road closures in the vicinity, but traffic to and from Keflavík International Airport remains unaffected.
Iceland, known for its volcanic activity, has experienced multiple eruptions in the Reykjanes Peninsula since December. The recent eruption, while prompting evacuations and road closures, has not impacted flights, with volcanic outbreaks in the area typically being fissure eruptions with minimal ash dispersion.
The eruption occurred at a fissure east of Sýlingarfell and is unlikely to impact visitors to Iceland. Einar Örn Ólafsson CEO of low cost carrier Play said: “despite over 400 days of volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, PLAY has not had to cancel a single flight as a result. Iceland is safe for travellers and how it is one of the most prepared countries in the world for volcanic activity.”
