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SAC
Coverage of SAC in the Nexus archive.
- Persistent Etna ash shuts Catania airport during peak holiday week
Ash spewing from Mount Etna forced the closure of Catania airport for the fifth consecutive day during peak holiday week. This persistent ash emission poses a risk to aircraft motors and has resulted in significant flight cancellations and diversions across Sicily. Travel disruptions have caused price increases, leading consumer groups to announce complaints about alleged price gouging.