Open / closed air space within Europe

Please see below an important information which I have just received from CEVA Logistics which I consider important and I am sharing it with you.

As of 1000 GMT today Tuesday 20^th April the following is the latest status as to open / closed air space within Europe.

AUSTRIA:                Open

BALKANS:               Open

BALTIC STATES:      Closed (review 1900GMT 20/4)

BELGIUM:               Closed (Review 1200GMT 20/4)

CZECH REPUBLIC: Open

DENMARK:   Closed (Review 0200GMT 21/4). Test flights scheduled for 1200 20/4 have been canceled due to increased ash over Denmark

FINLAND:                 Closed (Review 1900GMT 20/4)

FRANCE:                 Open with restrictions.  There are only a limited number of flights which are being permitted to operate from CDG/ORY. All air space south of BOD is open.

GERMANY:               Closed with exceptions.  LH are applying for permissions to fly selected flights throughout the day. Officially air space is closed.

HUNGARY:              Open

ITALY:                      Open with restrictions.  MIL/MXP are open for domestic flights and selected international routes. The air space in the south of Italy are open.

LUXEMBOURG:      Open

NETHERLANDS:      Open with restrictions.  There are limited flights being operated internationally during the morning with anticipated increases during the day.

NORWAY:              Open with restrictions. SVG is now closed until further notice

POLAND:                Closed (Review 1900GMT 20/4)

PORTUGAL:            Open

RUSSIA:                  Open

SPAIN:                    Open

SWEDEN:                Open

SWITZERLAND:      Closed (Review 1900GMT 20/4)

TURKEY:                  Open

UK & IRELAND:   Open with restrictions. In Scotland air space is open until 1300GMT when there will be a further review. In the north of England air space is closed until 1400GMT when there will be a review and in the south of England (LHR/LGW) air space remains closed until 1900GMT when there will be a review.

NOTE:

1. The above reflects a position as at 1500 GMT and only refers to country specific air space.
2. The above is not an indication that carriers facilities are open and accepting cargo. This will be subject to carrier and country.
3. Information being obtained from the carriers indicates exports backlogs from AMS, FRA, CDG and LHR to be between 3-5 days subject to destination and carrier

For more information about air traffic to and from Bulgaria please contact Aris Cargo.