Are we reacting too quickly, given that the dustcloud is not yet near many of the closed airports? Obviously as the dustcloud's presence manifests itself, then no flights can take place near it.
I would agree with you Roy, but I would not want to be the one making that decision.
And also just because its not showing up on the visible radar picture does not mean its not here but in lower concentrations.
I'm supposed to be flying this afternoon and tomorrow, looks like I may have a few days spare.