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\nWhile flights have been resuming in Europe, things are still far from being the way they were before the Iceland volcano erupted.\n<\/p>\n
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\nThe volcano explosion and the weeklong shutdown of air traffic have added another aspect of uncertainty to the troubles and fears of flying. A debate has begun over the correct reply by airlines and governments to the volcano eruption and ash cloud. \n<\/p>\n
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\nSimilar to the reaction of airport security after September 11th, the volcanic eruption can cause things in European airports to be unsettled for a long while. Europe may witness a big change in their aviation history.\n<\/p>\n
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\nTravelers are already saying that they’d rather take the train to their destinations if they are available because they now seem safer and more reliable.
\nA 28-year old telecommunications operator from Paris stated: “I’d just be afraid of flying into a cloud.”\n<\/p>\n
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\nExperts have noted the severe psychological effect the ash cloud could have on travelers.\n<\/p>\n
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\n“There have been a number of occasions when air travel has been impacted by people’s fear of terrorist events or wars,” said David Henderson, spokesman for the Association of European Airlines. “ But it’s rare for natural phenomena to cause the same reaction.”\n<\/p>\n
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\nTravel industry observers do not suspect that the volcanic eruption will affect the manner in which Americans travel to Europe.\n<\/p>\n
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\nIt’s no doubt that people will think about this week’s events when planning to travel.\n<\/p>\n
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\nTime will have to tell about whether or not the volcanic eruption will have long term effects on travelers' decisions.\n<\/p>\n
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