Dust Block 252 flights in Europe

European air traffic control to ensure 252 delayed flights and 500 others expected to also be canceled. It caused widespread volcanic ash from the eruption of a volcano in Iceland Grimsvoetn.

"Most flights are delayed until today, reaching the 252 flights," said Chief Operating Eurocontrol Brian Flynn told AFP on Tuesday (05/24/2011).

Flynn added that further volcanic ash from the volcano is expected to close the airspace Scotland and Northern Ireland today.

Eruption of Mount Grimsvoetn in Iceland forcing President of the United States, Barack Obama, to revise the plan of his journey to England. This situation also threatens the preparation of the football club Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London, England on Saturday, May 29 next.

Flynn warned, this volcanic dust to move into southern France and Spain. But this is also not expected until next weekend. This is further raising the possibility of unrest flights in Europe.