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All Scotland's airports are open but flights are still very disrupted and subject to change.All Scotland's airports are open but flights are still very disrupted and subject to change.
Scottish airspace reopened from 0700 BST after air traffic control company Nats lifted restrictions.Scottish airspace reopened from 0700 BST after air traffic control company Nats lifted restrictions.
A handful of domestic flights were operating. Most international flights remained cancelled. A handful of domestic flights were operating, but Glasgow airport has announced it will close at 1300 BST.
However, many island flights scheduled for the afternoon have been cancelled again because of changes to the shape of the Icelandic volcano's ash cloud. Many island flights scheduled for the afternoon have also been cancelled again because of changes to the shape of the Icelandic volcano's ash cloud.
Thousands of passengers remain stranded as a result of the ban which has been in place for most of the country since Thursday.Thousands of passengers remain stranded as a result of the ban which has been in place for most of the country since Thursday.
Other airports across northern England could allow flights to operate soon but conditions are "rapidly changing".Other airports across northern England could allow flights to operate soon but conditions are "rapidly changing".
'Changing size''Changing size'
The easing of the ban will not extend as far south as the main London airports.The easing of the ban will not extend as far south as the main London airports.
Nats said passengers should contact their airlines to find out how the latest developments would affect their travel plans.Nats said passengers should contact their airlines to find out how the latest developments would affect their travel plans.
Glasgow Airport expected some flights to operate to and from Iceland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Scottish islands during the day, while Edinburgh was flying to Belfast and the Scottish islands. Glasgow Airport expected some flights to operate to and from Iceland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Scottish islands until 1300 BST, while Edinburgh was flying to Belfast and the Scottish islands.
We sincerely regret that our planned schedule have been further affected by the changing size and shape of the volcanic ash cloud Jonathan HinklesLoganair commercial directorWe sincerely regret that our planned schedule have been further affected by the changing size and shape of the volcanic ash cloud Jonathan HinklesLoganair commercial director
Aberdeen Airport has flights to the Scottish islands, Belfast, Durham Tees and Newcastle scheduled. The first arrivals and departures had successfully landed and taken off earlier.Aberdeen Airport has flights to the Scottish islands, Belfast, Durham Tees and Newcastle scheduled. The first arrivals and departures had successfully landed and taken off earlier.
Aberdeen Airport spokeswoman Sarah Campbell told BBC Scotland: "This is a phased re-opening. We are looking at the situation on an hour-by-hour basis."Aberdeen Airport spokeswoman Sarah Campbell told BBC Scotland: "This is a phased re-opening. We are looking at the situation on an hour-by-hour basis."
Loganair said it had restored morning services from the mainland to Stornoway, Kirkwall, Campbeltown, Islay, Tiree, Benbecula and the Isle of Man.Loganair said it had restored morning services from the mainland to Stornoway, Kirkwall, Campbeltown, Islay, Tiree, Benbecula and the Isle of Man.
But Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair's commercial director, said: "The bad news is that the latest forecast from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) shows a new cloud of volcanic ash moving in from Iceland during the course of today."But Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair's commercial director, said: "The bad news is that the latest forecast from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) shows a new cloud of volcanic ash moving in from Iceland during the course of today."
As a result, the company had cancelled several afternoon flights. Services to and from Kirkwall would continue and the Orkney inter-island air services were being assessed.As a result, the company had cancelled several afternoon flights. Services to and from Kirkwall would continue and the Orkney inter-island air services were being assessed.
Mr Hinkles added: "We sincerely regret that our planned schedule - and most importantly, the plans of our customers - have been further affected by the changing size and shape of the volcanic ash cloud."Mr Hinkles added: "We sincerely regret that our planned schedule - and most importantly, the plans of our customers - have been further affected by the changing size and shape of the volcanic ash cloud."
Jobs warningJobs warning
A union has warned that jobs could be lost in the airline industry as firms looked to cut costs in the wake of the disruption caused by the volcanic ash.A union has warned that jobs could be lost in the airline industry as firms looked to cut costs in the wake of the disruption caused by the volcanic ash.
Unite said it feared that some companies, particularly those providing ground services, would press workers to take unpaid leave, and that without government assistance jobs would be lost.Unite said it feared that some companies, particularly those providing ground services, would press workers to take unpaid leave, and that without government assistance jobs would be lost.
The issue will be the subject of an emergency debate at the Scottish TUC conference in Dundee, prompted by Unite's growing concern that the industry will need large-scale assistance as it attempts to get back to full operations in the days to come.The issue will be the subject of an emergency debate at the Scottish TUC conference in Dundee, prompted by Unite's growing concern that the industry will need large-scale assistance as it attempts to get back to full operations in the days to come.
The Scottish government helpline number is 0800 027 0504 or from overseas +44 800 027 0504.The Scottish government helpline number is 0800 027 0504 or from overseas +44 800 027 0504.