Etna Eruption Halts Sicily’s Summer Travel | Glasgow News

Mount Etna’s latest eruption is turning Sicily into a travel nightmare, with Catania Airport shut down for five straight days—its longest closure since 2002—during Italy’s peak summer holiday. Ash plumes, stretching to Malta and North Africa, force flight cancellations and massive reroutes, driving up taxi and rental prices as thousands get stranded. While some flights take off, incoming traffic remains blocked, and officials warn the chaos could last until Ferragosto. Airlines and travel groups are demanding better coordination and passenger support, as the volcanic disruption tests Italy’s tourism infrastructure at its busiest time. 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/f5db97eb199e1f69