Catania Airport in Sicily was temporarily closed this morning due to an exceptional volcanic event in the Mount Etna area. Israeli carrier Israir says it is prepared to resume flights as safety conditions allow, Israeli media report.
Catania Airport in eastern Sicily was closed this morning following an unusual volcanic event on Mount Etna, according to reports carried by Israeli media. The airport, a popular destination for Israeli tourists, halted both inbound and outbound flights. Israir, the Israeli carrier serving the route, said it is monitoring the situation and prepared to resume operations once the safety zone is cleared. No further details on the volcanic activity or flight disruptions have been released.
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