Volcano Erupts in Sicily as Flights Cancelled as Ash Cloud Spreads
Volcanic ash forced suspensions and diversions as the Etna Observatory raised the alert to its highest level, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Sicily's Catania Airport suspended flights until at least 4 p.m. on Thursday, responding to fresh ash emissions from Mount Etna after repeated interruptions in recent days.
- The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology's Etna Observatory raised the aviation alert to its highest level, signifying that substantial ash emissions pose significant threats to aircraft engines.
- Palermo Mayor Roberto Lagalla said his city's airport accepted around 190 diverted flights, while airport operator SAC advised, "Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights with their airlines."
- Comiso airport, a smaller hub south of Catania, resumed traffic Wednesday after suspending operations late Tuesday, while volcanic ash drifted south toward Malta causing significant delays and cancellations.
- Standing at roughly 3,400 meters—or 11,100 feet—Mount Etna is Europe's most active volcano and has caused repeated disruptions at Catania Airport in recent years during heightened explosive phases.
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Due to the continued volcanic ash from Mount Etna in the air, Catania airport remains closed in Sicily. Travellers have to expect further failures and diversions.For holidaymakers on the Italian Mediterranean island of Sicily, air traffic at Catania airport remains limited.Due to the volcanic ash of Mount Etna, no take-offs and landings are possible there. According to the operator's latest information, the airport remains close at least until F…
The Etna continues to spit ash, the airport of Catania remains close. The barrier was renewed in the evening. For thousands of travellers on the Italian island of Sicily, the flight chaos continues.
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