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19/04/2010

A special edition of You and Yours with Julian Worricker looking at the impact of the volcanic debris which has shut down UK airports.

In a special edition of You and Yours, we're examining the widespread impact of the volcanic debris which has shut down UK airports.
Julian Worricker talks to our panel of experts to examine
* how long the shutdown might last
* what your rights are regarding compensation
* the impact on global commerce.
We hear how the head of IATA, the International Air Transport Association, has called the flight ban "a European embarrassment".
We'll bring you the latest from Cobra - the Government's civil contingencies committee who are meeting this morning to discuss mobilising the Royal Navy to rescue stranded passengers.
We speak to British people around the world who are still stranded and we find out how others are turning to ferries, trains - and bicycles - to get home.
Let us know how the flight shut-down has affected you.

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57 minutes

Last on

Mon 19 Apr 2010 12:00

Chapters

  • Cobra meeting

    The latest from Government's civil contingencies committee who discussed mobilising the Royal Navy to rescue stranded passengers.

    Duration: 08:58

  • Passenger stories

    We speak to British people around the world who are still stranded and we find out how others are turning to ferries, trains - and bicycles - to get home.

    Duration: 13:14

  • Newcastle ferry

    An enterprising travel agent in Norway helps holidaymakers stuck out there get back to Britain

    Duration: 06:01

  • Assessing the danger

    The head of IATA, the International Air Transport Association, has called the flight ban "a European embarrassment" - was he right?

    Duration: 13:51

  • Compensation

    Paul Lewis from 主播大秀 Radio 4's Moneybox discusses the options.

    Duration: 03:55

  • Freight

    The impact on the food industry.

    Duration: 01:18

  • What next?

    How long will it last and other options for travel.

    Duration: 07:42

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Apr 2010 12:00
  • Mon 19 Apr 2010 12:04

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