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Catania airport in Sicily is closed until 2am on 14 August 2026 due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna. Palermo airport has absorbed 190 diverted flights amid travel disruptions.
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Southwest Airlines Ground Stop at Harry Reid International Airport on August 13, 2026
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The FAA imposed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport on August 13, 2026. Southwest Airlines flights are delayed due to the operational hold.
WestJet faces mass cancellations after flight attendants’ strike notice
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Catania Airport Closure Extended Due to Mount Etna Ash Until 14 Aug 2026
All flights at Catania airport are suspended until 2am on 14 August 2026 due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna. Palermo airport absorbed 190 diverted flights, while Comiso suspended operations briefly on 11 August amid increased ash disruptions.
Catania Airport Closed Due to Mount Etna Ash, Flights Disrupted Across Sicily
Catania Airport remains closed on 13 August 2026 due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna, suspending flights until early 14 August. Palermo Airport has absorbed 190 diverted flights amid disruptions across Sicily and Malta.
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