Air traffic at Catania airport has been suspended for the third consecutive day due to volcanic activity on Mount Etna, with flights grounded until at least 2pm on Tuesday, local media reported.
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 7 Jul 2026 11:33 CET
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Smoke rises from Mount Etna volcano in Sicily on July 5, 2026. Photo by Etna Walk / AFP.
Air traffic at Catania airport has been suspended for the third consecutive day due to volcanic activity on Mount Etna, with flights grounded until at least 2pm on Tuesday, local media reported.
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