
Stop on arriving and departing flights extended until 11.59pm
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Catania airport frequently suffers interruptions in operations due to the eruptive activity of Etna.
The suspension of all flight activities arriving and departing at the Vincenzo Bellini international airport in Catania continues for the second consecutive day due to the emission of ash from Etna.
The stop, scheduled until midday today, was extended until 11.59pm due to the extension of the closure of the C1 airspace around the volcano.
This was announced by SAC, the company that manages the airport, inviting passengers to "check the status of their flight with the airlines before going to the airport".
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Reopening of the airspace after 11.59pm if conditions permit
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