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Icelandair will commence seasonal flights from Toronto tonight with flight #602 departing Pearson International to Keflavik, Iceland.

Hundreds of thousands of passengers are affected and severe disruption could extend into the weekend, including on flights to North America and Asia.

European air traffic controllers say flights could be disrupted into the weekend by ash spewing from a volcano in Iceland.

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Virgin Blue, Australia's second largest airline, is to embark on a massive spending spree with the purchase of 105 Boeing 737 aircraft. The order represents the largest for Boeing in the past 18 months, as well as the Virgin Blues most significant fleet upgrade in its 10-year history.

In response to growing demand, Pegasus Airlines is launching new direct flights from the UK to the Turkish holiday destinations of Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman, flying variously from London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester and Birmingham. All direct flights are available to book from 18 January on www.flypgs.com and to celebrate the new flights Pegasus is releasing 4,999 seats priced at £49.99 one-way, including taxes and charges.

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American Airlines has joined other major U.S. carriers in charging a fee for checking a second bag on domestic flights -- something that used to be free. Charges range from $25-$50 for the second bag, depending on the airline. Some lowcost carriers, such as Spirit and Europe's easyJet, already charge for checking even the first bag (at Spirit, $10). And expect to pay more for oversized bags -- such as surf boards and golf clubs -- as well as any bag weighing over 50 pounds.

It's worth noting that some fees are waived for premium fliers. For instance, American still lets its gold and platinum-level frequent fliers bring a second bag for free.

More costly news: Most airlines have also upped the cost of changing a ticket and reintroduced the dreaded Saturday-night stay requirement for the lowest fares. Airlines are also charging hefty fuel surcharges, and American is charging $20 to book a flight in person at the airport.

To get the full cost of your air ticket, you'll need to go all the way through the online booking process. Like taxes, most surcharges aren't disclosed up front with the fare, and when they are, the print is miniscule.

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