There was nothing ‘pejorative’ about it whatsoever. I asked you a question which you still haven’t responded to. You’d make a fine politician being so evasive. :rolleyes:

Well, I didn’t think it was “nonsense” and I have actually answered the question twice, so I suggest we let it lie, before either of us says something we might later regret.:(

I’m not putting words into your mouth at all, just responding to what you’ve written.

There are very clear implications above that that previous incidents have some kind of bearing on whether the decision on this one is correct or not. I’m curious to know why, that’s all. Again, several posts later I’m still waiting for that to be explained. If you can’t actually explain your reasoning then by all means just tell me so we can end this nonsense, but I’d really like to hear it explained.

“just seeking information, which I presume the authorities will be doing, so as to detemine how to react next time. It is presumptious of anyone to dismiss previous incidents as irrelevant without analysing the incident.

If this does not answer your question then I certainly agree to end this “nonsense”, to use your perjorative description of our exchanges.

Well, with respect, Paul, I don’t think I am. It seems quite clear to me that any previous incident might be relevant to the current one and I cannot see how you cannot accept that. To me it is very uncomplicated, so my apologies if we seem to be seeing the debate through different lenses.

And my question – a yes or no answer will suffice – remains unanswered, by you, or anyone else. I’ll do some googling and perhaps find out for myself.

Let me re-phrase the question since it appears to bre causing confusion.

Have volcanic eruptions in the past spewed out ash in areas of air traffic and NOT caused disruption? It is a relevant question and totally germane to the current debate. And requires a simple yes or no answer.

And we can sense that from what you write and how you write. Would the same be true for your ex, as well. Was it the best thing for both of you?:)

Oh, I am aware of that, but was merely asking for information. I know that there has been limited experience of ash cloud damage to a couple of airline engines and limited military damage. But, if you know more, please share your knowledge.

The last time it erupted trhere was no disruption to flying, was there? Was that because the wind direction was favourable for the duration, in the sense that the ash was dissipated away from the flight corridors?

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