And Flynn says the cloud is spreading. "The southern part of Europe is for the most part clear (OMITTED) but the volcanic ash cloud is anticipated to extend slightly further south and eastward during this night."

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"Other contributing factors include the volcanic ash cloud and current economic climate affecting both airline and traveller decisions, " he said.

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Fulham arrived in Hamburg by plane on Tuesday after airspace reopened following disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland.

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Ryanair said its 90-minute flight at 41, 000ft showed there was "no visible volcanic ash cloud or evidence of ash on the airframe, wings or engines".

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