It's an interesting morning out here in the North Sea...
As my door is being battered down by worried helicopter passengers asking what's going on, can I prevail upon you professionals for some answers to give them?
Why aren't helicopters flying when we understand that the volcanic ash is at a high level (just heard its at 6000m and above on the news).
I presume the ash would have exactly the same effect on helicopter turbines as on jet a/c? Also can it be confirmed that there is still no method of monitoring volcanic ash from your flight decks?
Personally I'd much rather you didn't fly if there was any question of problems being caused by the current situation, but others less aware need to be given good reasons why they will be stuck offshore for the next few days.
Thanks for any enlightenment
