2000 Taiwanese In Europe

2,000 Taiwanese citizens remain stranded in European airports after the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull erupted on April 14th, until China Airlines was able to resume flights from Rome to Taipei on April 20th. 

A Taiwanese man said he "wanted to kiss the ground of Taiwan" upon his arrival at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei.

The thick cloud of debris ash and dust are a flight hazard; the renegade particles may settle into plane engines and endanger the mechanical functions during flight.

Iceland's volcanic eruptions cancelled all flights to and from the European continent, leaving travelers to scramble for bus tickets and face the rising prices of any means of travel. 

The volcanic eruptions are continuing, although less ash is being released.