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Mount Etna’s eruption on August 11, 2026, caused 98 cancellations and 23 delays at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Widespread volcanic ash disrupted air traffic across Europe, prompting heightened aviation alerts and travel impacts.

The FAA issued a ground stop on August 11, 2026, for flights arriving at Chicago O’Hare and Midway airports due to severe storms. Wind gusts up to 100 mph and brief tornadoes caused delays and control tower evacuation at Midway.

Alaska Airlines will start nonstop flights linking the U.S. and Rome in August 2026. This route expands the airline's transatlantic services.