Etna eruption blocks flights to Catania, political controversy and inconvenience for passengers

Due to the emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere and the current direction of the prevailing winds - we read in the note from the management company of Catania airport -, the closure of the spaces corresponding to sector C1 has been extended. Etna blocks everyone in Sicily, and controversies against the institutions immediately erupt, especially in the world of politics. Carlo Calenda leader of Action on social media: "With the flight stop, I was blocked for three days, Sicily doesn't deserve to be treated like this"

All arrival and departure flight activities have been suspended until 12:00 today, as established by SAC, the management company of Catania airport which communicated: "due to the emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere and the current direction of the prevailing winds, the closure of the spaces corresponding to sector C1 has been extended". Numerous controversies from the world of politics and beyond.

Messina: "Very bad flight emergency management, Schifani resigns"

"Enac should take action and intervene against all those airlines that do not guarantee due assistance to the many passengers forced to suffer cancellations, delays and movements to different airports due to the repeated eruptive episodes of Etna". This was stated by Manlio Messina, Sicilian deputy of the Mixed Group, pointing the finger at the Sicilian governor. "In my opinion - he states - President Renato Schifani has once again demonstrated his inadequacy in dealing with a problem that directly affects Sicilian citizens, tourists and businesses. He believes he should draw the consequences and resign".

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Ash from Etna, flights to Catania suspended until 12 today

Calenda: "Sicily does not deserve to be treated like this"

"In Catania when Etna is erupting the airport is closed. You get a bit angry and you think: but it's 2026, will we be able to return? The flights from Palermo are all full, as are those from Comiso and other airports, now we're in Palermo and we've been waiting for two days but tomorrow we don't know if we'll be able to return. Of course, if you really have to get stuck, Sicily is the most beautiful place to stay." Thus Carlo Calenda leader of Action on social media.

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Etna, ash on the sky of Catania: flights suspended