Flight Disruptions

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport is impacting flight schedules: Arkia airline reports that several flights are delayed due to operational disruptions caused by the ongoing strike.

At the peak of the tourist season, Mount Etna is spewing volcanic ash that endangers aircraft. The airport in Catania, the gateway to Sicily, has been forced to suspend operations at least until tomorrow. Passengers are being diverted to Palermo, where they are struggling to find ground transportation.