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Air traffic control agency Eurocontrol has said that almost 100% of flights in Europe will operate tomorrow after almost a week of disruption due to a cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland.
The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed that Irish airspace and airports have been open and operating throughout the day but warns that it will be a number of days before services return to normal.
Aer Lingus says it is now resuming a full schedule and is set to have 1,000 extra seats available on flights today.
Aer Arann resumed operations at 1pm, but acknowledged that some delays are possible.
All Ryanair flights in northern Europe will resume from 5am tomorrow morning, with the exception of flights between Ireland and the UK, which will resume on Friday morning.
Today's flights are focusing on positioning aircraft and crews.
Passengers are advised to check with their airline's website before travelling to airports.
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has said that all passengers who are awaiting rescheduled flights with Ryanair are entitled to reimbursement for meals, refreshment and hotel accommodation from the airline.
However, Ryanair's Chief Executive, Michael O'Leary, has said passengers would only have their air fares reimbursed.
On RTÉ's News At One, Mr O'Leary said he expected a court action could arise against Ryanair over the issue, which he would see as an opportunity to expose the unfairness of the regulation.
IAA cautions situation could regress
The Irish Aviation Authority has emphasised that the lifting of restrictions is subject to the ash cloud not moving over Ireland and no further aggressive activity from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.
It said: 'The IAA continuously monitors the situation and will issue a statement if the exclusion zone threatens Irish airspace today or in the days to come.'
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Siobhan Moore of the Dublin Airport Authority said it will begin 'a phased and slow return to business' today.
Check-in desks opened at Shannon Airport this morning to process travellers on the Aer Lingus service to New York, which departed this afternoon.
Cork Airport has reopened.
Much of European airspace has reopened and Europe-bound planes have left Asian airports on schedule.
