Iceland Volcanic Eruption: As of 22 April 2010:

1. As travellers are aware the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the subsequent ash cloud impacted European airspace resulting in the closure of numerous European airports. In this regard, travellers to Europe and Scandinavian countries are urged to continue to contact their travel agencies or flight representatives in order to confirm departures of their booked scheduled flights.
   
   
2. Most airports in Europe are reported open with airlines resuming scheduled flights.
   
   
3. South African travellers affected by the volcanic eruption can contact SAA at 011 978 9111 or consult their website at http://www.flysaa.com/ for assistance with re-booking of their flights on an alternative date.
4. South African travellers may also consult the following website for more information on the volcanic eruption and status on the European airspace:
   http://www.eurocontrol.int/corporate/public/subsite_homepage/index.html
   
   
5. Travellers are urged to register their travel on the Department’s voluntary Registration of South Africans Abroad (ROSA) software at http://www.dfa.gov.za/consular/index.html and click on the button to access the web form.