The ash is back. Airports in Ireland and northern Scotland are closed today.

[sandyRoe]

Will train and ferry journeys to European holiday destinations become more popular?

[anotheoldgit]

I wouldn't necessarily say popular, more of a necessity if one cannot get a flight.

On the radio they were discussing the problem of the extra expenses accrued by stranded passengers, should the costs be borne by the airlines?

Personally I think there should be a world wide fund, set up to take these eventualities on board.

[olddutch]

Yes, trains and ships will be used more especially as this volcano could potentially go on on for months and years sporadically causing aviation havoc - but i think with ash + austerity coming to the UK a lot more people will stay at home or holiday in this country far more often.