EU emergency talks called on volcanic ash air chaos - BBC

EU transport ministers are to hold emergency talks by video conference on easing the air travel crisis caused by a volcanic ash cloud in Europe's skies.

More than 6.8 million passengers have been affected so far, as the crisis enters its fifth day. EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said: "We cannot just wait until this ash cloud dissipates."

Airspace remains closed, or partially closed, in more than 20 countries.

EU emergency talks on air chaos
Ash chaos costing TUI £5m a day