Domestic carriers stop Europe flights

BEIJING - The enormous ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano has caused most flights between China and Europe to be canceled or delayed on Friday, wrecking travel plans for thousands of people.

Air China, the flag carrier, canceled the majority of flights to Europe on Friday, while China Southern, the largest carrier by fleet size domestically, also put seven flights on hold in Guangzhou.

At least seven European airlines, including Finnair and Lufthansa, have cancelled flights leaving Beijing Friday.