For anyone traveling to or from Europe, the volcanic ash cloud that has been covering northern Europe for the last week has been more than just a hassle. It has caused thousands of flights to be rerouted, rescheduled, or cancelled. Many people on both sides of the Atlantic have been stranded with little hope that their flights will be resumed quickly. However, hope came today with announcements from Scotland, Germany, and several other countries that they will be resuming flights early this week, some even today. Though there have been some debates aviation authorities and airline executives who believe the continued hold on flights is unnecessary, everyone will be grateful when things return to normal. For the whole story, visit the LATimes.com.