flydubai cancels Dubai-Catania flights as Mount Etna ash disrupts airport
Flights at Italy’s Catania airport remained suspended on Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna was released into the atmosphere, according to the company operating the Sicilian airport. Societa Aeroporto Catania (SAC), which operates Catania Airport, said all flight operations have been suspended until 11:59pm local time on Sunday. Passengers were advised to check their flight status with…
Volcanic ash from Mount Etna has led to the cancellation of flydubai's flights between Dubai and Catania on September 27. Catania airport remained shut until 11:59pm local time on Sunday due to the ash cloud released by the active volcano in Italy. Societa Aeroporto Catania (SAC), operating Catania Airport, advised passengers to verify their flight status with their airline before traveling to the airport.
Flydubai's website confirmed that both flights, FZ1501 (Dubai to Catania) and FZ1502 (Catania to Dubai), were cancelled. The airline urged passengers to adhere to updates sent by the airline, with check-in counters closing 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time unless passengers receive a different notification. Mount Etna's frequent disruptions at Catania underscore the challenges faced by travelers in the region.
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