Passengers faced continued disruption at Catania Airport in Sicily on Tuesday after flights were suspended following renewed volcanic activity from Mount Etna.
Flights at the airport, Italy’s fifth-busiest by passenger traffic, were suspended on Monday as volcanic ash from Etna’s ongoing activity affected air operations.
Travellers were left facing uncertainty as they waited for updates on their flights.
“I’m in a difficult situation, so I don’t really know what to do. This seems like quite a serious issue to me,” Swiss tourist Giovanni Daniele said.
Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and one of its most active volcanoes, frequently causes disruption to flights at Catania Airport.
However, ash emissions have been particularly intense this summer, creating further challenges for airlines and thousands of travellers during the peak holiday season.
Authorities are monitoring the volcanic activity and its impact on aviation, with passengers advised to check with their airlines for the latest information on departures and cancellations.