Aviation chaos in Europe

Apr 21, 2010, 15:39 PM IST
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On April 19, 2010, Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland erupted sending ashes across European sky

On April 19, 2010, Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland erupted sending ashes across European sky

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Hundreds of flights suspended as authorities said that ashes could harm the jet engines

Hundreds of flights suspended as authorities said that ashes could harm the jet engines

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More than 95,000 flights were cancelled across Europe in the 1st week

More than 95,000 flights were cancelled across Europe in the 1st week

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According to an estimate by IATA the industry lost at least $1.7 bn

According to an estimate by IATA the industry lost at least $1.7 bn

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It was one of the worst disruptions in airline history since World War 2

It was one of the worst disruptions in airline history since World War 2