Over 20 flights cancelled as volcanic ash closes airports

Over 20 flights cancelled as volcanic ash closes airports

NARITA, Japan - International flight passengers sit near ticket counters at Narita airport seeking refunds or other options for canceled flights on April 16, 2010. More than 20 flights bound for Europe from Japan were cancelled as ash drifting from a volcanic eruption in Iceland forced the closure of many airports in neighboring countries. (Kyodo)

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