Let’s face it; this ash cloud has played havoc with our holiday planning. You are very likely to have been, or know somebody who has been, touched by the effects. With flights being cancelled left right and centre, holidays have been thrown up in the air with thousands of people being left stranded abroad with very little money, and people find that they are unable to fly out on their holiday because their flights have been cancelled too! The airline companies have been tirelessly trying to organise alternatives but the scare stories were always bound to leak out; and with so much access to media it happened very quickly. People now have a lack of faith in holidaying abroad which has resulted in a drop in bookings to all sorts of destinations.

In the summer, this trouble should all have ended. The ash cloud should no longer hang above our heads and we should be more confident in flying out from Birmingham airport. Perhaps people will decide to fly to Alicante or Faro; both Spain and Portugal offering the opportunity to soak up the sun and get away from the stresses of everyday life. Or perhaps a more unorthodox holiday is required; with flights out to Prague and Cairo on offer should you so desire. These are growing in popularity and are becoming some of the most desirable destinations from Birmingham airport. One thing, however, is for sure; if you don’t let the ash cloud put you off then the world is your oyster!