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Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday

By Matteo Minnella CATANIA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Saturday because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has forced hundreds of flights to be cancelled or rerouted over the past week.

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Persistent Etna ash shuts Catania airport during peak holiday week

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Ash from Mount Etna eruption leads to hundreds of flight cancellations in Sicily

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Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Sicily as Mount Etna Spews Volcanic Ash

One of Sicily’s busiest airports has canceled more than 700 flights in the past week because of steady eruptions from Mount Etna, a volcano that has spewed millions of cubic yards of ash through easte...

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Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel

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Italy facing further travel chaos as Mount Etna ash keeps popular airport closed

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Mount Etna erupts, forcing Catania airport on Sicily to suspend arrivals due to volcanic ash

Mount Etna erupted on Saturday, releasing smoke and ashes into the atmosphere. This volcanic activity forced the closure of airspace over the affected region. Consequently, all arriving flights at Catania Airport were suspended until noon local time.

Major European airport cancels flights for ANOTHER day after weekend of disruption

DISRUPTION is continuing to cause problems in Italy, after days of flight cancellations. Flights at Catania Airport in Sicily were expected to restart yesterday, but there are further delays as

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Visitors hike near Mount Etna as lava streams from active eruption

Mount Etna's latest eruption drew hikers eager for a close-up look at flowing lava, while prompting flight suspensions at Sicily's Catania Airport.