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Press Release issued on 21 April 2010
Air mail service to Europe
Due to the disruption of flights caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland, there is a backlog of international air mail items (including Speedpost) destined for European destinations currently held at Hongkong Post pending resumption of flights to Europe. With the huge demand built up for air cargo space to Europe, Hongkong Post expects that it may take weeks to clear the existing backlog after the frequency of flights to Europe returns to the levels before the volcanic eruption. Customers are therefore strongly advised to refrain from sending air mail to European destinations until further notice.
http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2010/20100421b/index.htm
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Due to volcanic activity on Iceland affected airports in Europe are accepting no inbound or outbound flights until further notice. If you think this affects you then check your local news to see the current status. Further reading: Forum.-208~threadid.595745
Hong Kong Post press releases:
Press Release issued on 16 April 2010
Mail services to Europe
Due to the ash cloud from a volcano eruption in Iceland drifting over Europe, most airports across Europe are closed and there is disruption to flights. Mail services (including Speedpost) to European destinations are subject to delay until further notice.
http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/2010/20100416a/index.htm
Mail Services to Thailand, Bhutan and Lao PDR
As advised by the postal administration of Thailand, due to its holidays in the country, mail services for all items (including Speedpost items) sent to Thailand and transited via Thailand to Bhutan and Lao PDR will be suspended from 13 to 18 April. Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.
http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2010/20100408a/index.htm
Mail Services to Myanmar (Union of)
As advised by the postal administration of Myanmar (Union of), due to its holidays from 12 to 21 April 2010, there will be no mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in the country. Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.
http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2010/20100407a/index.htm