Operation Phoenix Unlikely

Operation Phoenix was a great idea, but finally after 20,000 flights have been canceled throughout Europe, now ours are too. The flight from NY carrying the critical dill pieces has been delayed at least one day, possibly longer. Without the pieces Operation Phoenix cannot begin. The ash plume is also moving towards Greenland, potentially shutting down the airport and removing any chance of accessing the ice sheet. Weather alone has restricted our flights: 2 of 10 days have been viable flight days. We utilized both but brought back no results due to a unmaintained drill. Luck, unfortunately, seems to be in short supply.