Etna Ash Halts Catania Airport | Australia News

Catania Airport in Sicily remains shut down as Mount Etna’s volcanic ash blankets the skies, forcing flight cancellations and reroutes that are disrupting thousands of travelers during peak summer vacation season. Italy’s fifth busiest airport won’t reopen until at least 2 AM Saturday, with airlines urging passengers to check directly before heading to the tarmac. This isn’t unusual for Europe’s most active volcano—but with travel plans already strained, the impact is felt far beyond Catania, testing airport operators who were recently trying to sell off a majority stake amid mounting challenges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3ab3e015e852fb6