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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Brookes

Popular Italian airport closed for third straight day amid Mount Etna volcanic activity

  • Catania airport has suspended its flights once again due to ash coming from Mount Etna amid ongoing volcanic activity.
  • The Sicilian airport also halted all flights on Saturday and Sunday, with flights now suspended for a third straight day.
  • Catania airport is the fifth-busiest in Italy by passenger traffic, but it has been confirmed there will be no flights on Monday before 21.59 GMT.
  • Mount Etna ash has caused havoc with travel to and from Catania airport over the summer, as the airport was forced to stay shut for five straight days last month.
  • Mount Etna is Europe’s highest and most-active volcano, and it has disrupted travel for thousands of passengers across the summer.
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