Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, Italy, Catania airport flights continue to be grounded

As volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Etna entered the atmosphere, the company responsible for operating Catania Airport in Sicily, Italy, stated that flights at the airport will remain suspended on the 27th.

Catania Airport in Sicily is the fifth largest airport in Italy by passenger traffic. According to the latest notice from the airport operating company SAC, all flights at Catania Airport will continue to be suspended until 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on the 27th. (5:59 a.m. on the 28th, Taiwan time).

SAC advises passengers to confirm flight status with the airline before traveling to the airport. Further information will be released later.

Etna, Europe's tallest and most active volcano, often disrupts flights at Catania Airport, and this summer's ash eruptions have been particularly violent, affecting thousands of travelers during the peak summer tourist season.