I'm slightly confused as to exactly what rules the CAA have implemented on this occasion...
Any UK airline wishing to operate in areas of medium or high density ash, will need to have a safety case accepted by the CAA. Many airlines already have such safety cases in place and agreed for medium density. None has so far submitted a safety case to operate in high density ash.
That is what it says on their website, what is the definition of an airline though? Would that refer to all AOC holders for example? As discussed on
Flyer the danger zones do not appear to actually prohibit flight in the affected areas so I assume Scottish Control are still issuing clearances to those who want them through the area?
I'm not actually planning on going flying in the near future, just trying to understand exactly what the rules mean.
Edit to add: Ryanair website is claiming the CAA has "closed airspace" in Scotland, surely that can't be true?