Catania International Airport closed due to Mount Etna's eruption, causing flight cancellations during Ferragosto.

Mount Etna's eruption forced Catania International Airport in Sicily to close, causing flight cancellations during Italy's busiest national public holiday, Ferragosto. British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair were affected. The airport experienced similar disruptions recently due to a cabin crew strike and air traffic control issues. Airlines offered refunds or alternate flights for impacted passengers.