volcanic ash

I see in the news that the ash cloud has returned and a lot of the airports, especially in Scotland have had to close again. While this may be a huge inconvienience to many people they must see the bigger picture. If the ash gets into the engine it can cause the engines to shut down and the consequences are unthinkable. I watched a documentary about this where a plane flew into ash a few years ago and it was by pure luck and the grace of God that hundreds of lives werent lost. So I think people must step back from the hustle and bustle of their lives and the must be here or there now mentality and just remember what may happen if the plane they are in should ever fly into the ash. There are other ways to travel, slower ways, yes, but safer ways too.