国际新闻：火山灰影响航空业，欧洲大部分机场地区遭“地毯式关闭”

Volcanic Ash Disrupts Travel in Europe

The Department of State is sympathetic to the thousands of travelers who have been unable to get to their destinations because of the volcanic ash cloud in Europe that has hindered air traffic. We are in close contact with the European authorities at all times and are doing everything possible to assist stranded U.S. citizens who require emergency consular assistance.
今日，火山灰阻碍了空中运输，美国国务院对因此而耽误行程无法到达目的地的上千名旅客表示同情和歉意。我们时刻与欧洲当局保持密切联系，尽一切可能援助那些处于紧急境况的美国居民。

We offer these suggestions for travelers stranded in Europe due to airport closures:
在航班取消的情况下我们为旅客提出以下几点建议：

1. Stay up to date with the news to see which airports are open and which are closed.
尽量不睡觉时刻关注哪些空域开放或被关闭。

2. Keep checking in with your airlines.
与你的航空公司联系保持齐全的登机手续。

3. Check in with a travel agency. They should have up-to-date information about alternatives to airplane travel. If you used a travel agency, please check to see if you are covered by an insurance policy for this type of emergency.
联系旅行社查询航班信息。他们应该会实时更新可供选择的航班信息。如果你决定借助旅行社，那么你一定要检查一下你是否已购买这种紧急情况下的保单。

4. Stay in touch with loved ones to keep them informed of your whereabouts and well-being.
与你的亲人保持联系，时刻向他们告知你的行踪和身体状况。