A cloud of volcanic ash from Etna covered Malta on Tuesday, August 11, causing airlines to cancel at least 19 flights and delay several others. Reuters reports this, citing Malta International Airport, writes UNN.
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The airport reported that the air traffic disruptions were caused by a cloud of volcanic ash over the Maltese Islands following new activity at Mount Etna.
We are currently experiencing flight disruptions due to volcanic ash clouds over the Maltese Islands following recent activity at Mount Etna
By midday on August 11, 19 flights had been canceled, while several others experienced significant delays. Passengers were advised to check the latest status of their flights before traveling to the airport.
Etna continues to affect air traffic
Malta International Airport is located approximately 220 km south of Mount Etna. It is considered Europe's most active volcano and resumed erupting last week.
Volcanic activity had previously forced Catania Airport in Sicily to suspend operations for several days. On Tuesday, it was announced that restrictions on all arriving and departing flights had been extended until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, local time.
Passengers scheduled to depart from Catania or Malta were advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
Ash from Mount Etna paralyzed air traffic at an airport in Sicily10.08.26, 12:23