Flights serving Catania airport in eastern Sicily were suspended today following the eruption of nearby Mount Etna volcano, the airport’s management company announced, creating a new problems for travelers during the peak summer tourist season.
Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been experiencing intense activity in recent days, spewing hot ash and lava.
Catania airport was already closed earlier this month due to volcanic ash in the sky.
Constitutes center for the eastern part of Sicily and attracts more arrivals from the capital Palermo.
According to the announcement, authorities have decided to “suspend all incoming and outgoing flights.”
“The suspension will result in cancellations and/or diversions of flights to other airports,” added the airport manager.
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