The latest eruption of an Icelandic volcano should not disrupt flights, an airline has pledged. Activity commenced in the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system in the Reykjanes peninsula earlier this week - around 20 miles from the capital Reykjavik - eight months after the last eruption ended.
However, airlines have stressed the new eruption does not pose a threat to air services with Keflavik International Airport currently remaining open with no disruption to flights. A variety of airlines fly direct to Iceland from the UK, including low-cost carriers such as easyJet, Norwegian Air and WOW.
Icelandic carrier PLAY also operates routes between London Stansted and Iceland's main airport five times a week. It stated: “The area is being closely monitored by authorities. As of now, the eruption poses no threat to infrastructure or inhabitants in the area, as the lava flow seems to be coming from the site of the previous eruption in 2021.
