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Flight to and from Cardiff Airport will be grounded until at least 1900 BST, the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has said. Flights to and from Cardiff Airport will be grounded until at least 0100 BST on Wednesday, the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has announced.
It said that airports south of Newcastle will be subject to the new airspace restrictions brought about by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Many airlines had already cancelled all flights for Tuesday prior to the latest closure because of volcanic ash.
Cardiff Airport had hoped to see six flights on Tuesday but five of those have been hit by the new restriction. However, some flights originating from Germany and the Netherlands have been routed through Welsh airspace.
Many flights on Tuesday are cancelled regardless of when the airport reopens. Newcastle, Teeside, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness airports will open for flights from 1900 to 0100 BST.
Manchester Airport had planned to open at 0900 BST but that has now been put back until 1900 BST at the earliest. Nats extended the 1900 BST airspace closure to 0100 BST for all UK airports apart from the six named above.
It said the situation regarding the Icelandic volcanic eruption "continued to be variable".
Meanwhile, Cardiff Airport managers are meeting airline and tourism chiefs to draw up plans for when flights could resume.Meanwhile, Cardiff Airport managers are meeting airline and tourism chiefs to draw up plans for when flights could resume.
One issue will be deciding on priorities, as to whether to concentrate on repatriating stranded passengers or to carry on normal schedules.One issue will be deciding on priorities, as to whether to concentrate on repatriating stranded passengers or to carry on normal schedules.
Transatlantic jets were photographed over Wales by Ruth DavisTransatlantic jets were photographed over Wales by Ruth Davis
Cardiff Airport said all outbound flights operated by Flybe, Eastern Airways, Thomas Cook and Thomson have been cancelled on Tuesday regardless of whether airspace is opened later in the day.
The airport was waiting to hear about outbound flights from other airlines, including BMI Baby, KLM and Aer Lingus.
Airport bosses had hoped to see five flights scheduled between 1335 BST and 1845 BST before the new Nats restriction was brought in.
A 2045 BST flight to Dublin was the sixth departure highlighted but airport bosses have stressed all the flights were subject to change.
Passengers are being advised to contact their airlines or tour operators.
Thousands of flights in the UK and across Europe have been grounded since Thursday after the volcano erupted last Wednesday.Thousands of flights in the UK and across Europe have been grounded since Thursday after the volcano erupted last Wednesday.
However, at least four transatlantic flights from Germany are understood to have been routed through Welsh airspace and more German and Dutch planes are expected through Welsh airspace during the afternoon. However, at least four transatlantic flights from Germany are understood to have been routed through Welsh airspace and more German and Dutch planes are expected during the afternoon.
The Lufthansa Airbus passengers jets, destined for Atlanta, Montreal, Washington and Boston, were en route for Irish airspace before heading out over the Atlantic.The Lufthansa Airbus passengers jets, destined for Atlanta, Montreal, Washington and Boston, were en route for Irish airspace before heading out over the Atlantic.
Ruth Davis took a photograph of two jets flying over Wales after spotting the vapour trails from her Caerphilly office.Ruth Davis took a photograph of two jets flying over Wales after spotting the vapour trails from her Caerphilly office.
Ms Davis told BBC Wales: "We have got a central garden area in the two storey office and we have got a fair bit of sky I could see, and I thought, 'vapour trails!'.Ms Davis told BBC Wales: "We have got a central garden area in the two storey office and we have got a fair bit of sky I could see, and I thought, 'vapour trails!'.
She added they had seen propeller planes and a biplane pass over since the ash cloud began.She added they had seen propeller planes and a biplane pass over since the ash cloud began.
The CBI in Wales has warned continued restrictions would have a "real impact" for many businesses.The CBI in Wales has warned continued restrictions would have a "real impact" for many businesses.
Director David Rosser said: "To date I think its been mainly inconvenience with individuals stuck away from home and away from the office.Director David Rosser said: "To date I think its been mainly inconvenience with individuals stuck away from home and away from the office.
"As the time moves on it will become a real business impact as we start to see components running out, orders incapable of being shipped, and then it will start to rack up the costs for Welsh business.""As the time moves on it will become a real business impact as we start to see components running out, orders incapable of being shipped, and then it will start to rack up the costs for Welsh business."
Ferry operators in Wales have seen significant increases in passenger numbers since the air travel disruption began.Ferry operators in Wales have seen significant increases in passenger numbers since the air travel disruption began.
Stena Line said it had carried 55,000 passengers on its five Irish Sea routes since last Thursday, 30,000 more than it would expect at this time of year.Stena Line said it had carried 55,000 passengers on its five Irish Sea routes since last Thursday, 30,000 more than it would expect at this time of year.
Fastnet Line, which operates between Cork in Ireland and Swansea, has put on extra sailings.Fastnet Line, which operates between Cork in Ireland and Swansea, has put on extra sailings.
Arriva Trains Wales said it had added 10,000 seats to its services to the Welsh ferry ports.Arriva Trains Wales said it had added 10,000 seats to its services to the Welsh ferry ports.
The airport said people should check with airlines about flightsThe airport said people should check with airlines about flights
Ferris Coaches, which operate out of Nantgarw, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, sent four double-decker buses to Spain on Monday to collect people in resorts there, with the first due back later.Ferris Coaches, which operate out of Nantgarw, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, sent four double-decker buses to Spain on Monday to collect people in resorts there, with the first due back later.
The company said they sold 300 seats in four hours on Sunday and had a waiting list of 200 people.The company said they sold 300 seats in four hours on Sunday and had a waiting list of 200 people.
"The problem I've got is getting drivers. It's on our peak season so driver availability isn't great," said Jason Ferris."The problem I've got is getting drivers. It's on our peak season so driver availability isn't great," said Jason Ferris.
"We're calling up part time drivers and have some based in the south of France."We're calling up part time drivers and have some based in the south of France.
"But I had so many calls yesterday if I had 100 coaches I could have filled them. I've never known anything like it, it's unbelievable.""But I had so many calls yesterday if I had 100 coaches I could have filled them. I've never known anything like it, it's unbelievable."
The company is dropping people off in Reading, Swindon and Bristol en route to Cardiff.The company is dropping people off in Reading, Swindon and Bristol en route to Cardiff.