<p><br /> Flights are grinding to a halt as ash from Iceland's volcanic eruption moved into UK airspace.<br /> </p><p><br /> Airports faced massive disruption with Heathrow and Stansted suspending flights from midday.<br /> </p><p><br /> Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports were shut while airports across the rest of the UK were also badly affected.<br /> </p><p><br /> A BAA spokesman said: "Due to airspace restrictions, in accordance with international regulations as a result of the on-going volcanic activity in Iceland, we anticipate that all flights in and out of Heathrow and Stansted airports will be suspended from 1200 today.<br /> </p><p><br /> "Therefore, we strongly advise passengers intending to fly from this time not to travel to the airport today.<br /> </p><p><br /> "We will provide further updates as we get more information from air traffic control provider Nats (National Air Traffic Service)."<br /> </p><p><br /> Budget airline Ryanair says it will not be operating any further flights to or from the UK for the rest of Thursday, with more cancellations and delays expected on Friday.<br /> </p>
