
The suspension of arrivals and departures has been extended until 11.59pm due to the emission of lava ash from the volcano
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Etna's eruptive activity with emission of lava ash impacting the Sicilian airspace.
The suspension of all flight activities arriving and departing at the Vincenzo Bellini international airport in Catania continues for the third consecutive day due to the emission of lava ash from Etna. The stop, scheduled until midday today, has been extended until 11.59pm due to the closure of two airspaces, C1 and B3. 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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