Catania Airport Reopens After Etna Disruption

Flights at Catania airport, Italy's fifth-busiest, resumed on Tuesday after operations were briefly halted due to renewed activity from nearby Mount Etna. The closure was also attributed to adverse weather conditions, adding to recent air traffic disruptions. The airport operator confirmed that flights recommenced immediately after the volcanic alert level was reduced from red to orange. This followed a previous three-day shutdown that concluded on Monday evening. The disruptions have significantly affected thousands of passengers and strained capacity at other airports across Sicily as airlines diverted inbound and outbound flights away from Catania.