The Volcano in Iceland, Ejafjoll sp?, could disrupt business and travel to SoWal. Volcanoes are very serious business for airlines. A number of airports are closed, including Heathrow. We were delayed for six days once because a volcano erupted near us. On the way back from SoWal, our flight was delayed another three days because the volcano had erupted again. Tip, don't wait for the airlines to get you a room, flight or transportation anywhere. We had learned on the first eruption. We immediately hired a taxi to take us to a local hotel rather than wait for an airport shuttle. Airport personnel had tried to discourage us from doing this. We declined to acquiesce to their request. Three hours later, people who had been on the plane with us arrived at hotel to inadequate rooms, etc. Several fights had broke out, or so we heard, of people in line waiting for transportation. This is the second time in four weeks this volcano has erupted. So travelers in and out of SoWal beware. Many international flights use the path over Iceland/Greenland.
Watch out for ground travel as well. They don't recommend running your car through volcanic ash either. Will be interesting to see what happens to train and bus travel.
