Mount Etna Ash Suspends Catania Airport Flights for Third Straight Day
Flight Suspensions and Impact on Catania Airport
Current Status of Flight Operations
MILAN, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Flights at Italy's Catania airport will remain suspended on Monday for a third consecutive day after volcanic ash emissions from Mount Etna disrupted operations, the Sicilian airport's operator said.
All flight operations at the airport, Italy's fifth-busiest by passenger traffic, have been suspended until 2159 GMT on Monday, according to an updated notice from operator SAC.
Advice for Passengers
Passengers were advised to check the status of their flights with their airlines before traveling to the airport. The operator said further updates would follow.
Mount Etna's Volcanic Activity
Frequency and Intensity of Disruptions
Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most-active volcano, frequently disrupts flights at Catania, and ash emissions have been particularly intense this summer, affecting thousands of travelers during the peak holiday season this summer.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Gianluca Semeraro, editing by Giulia Segreti)
