sabenaboy
Am I wrong in assuming that if you stay well clear of any noticeable ash fume or cloud by daylight VMC, you risk absolutely nothing??
Not the case - the particulate matter is diffuse and not concentrated in clouds. Italians deal with frequent-erupting lava-emitting volcanoes. This one is rare-erupting and explosive. GCSE geography...
With concentrations above the NASA DC8 incident, why would you risk flight safety by pressing on?
Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!