21 Sep 2023 | 02:50 PM UTC
Italy: Flights suspended at Sicily's Catania-Fontanarossa Airport until at least 17:00 Sept. 21 due to wildfire
Authorities suspend flights at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily, Italy, until 17:00 Sept. 21 due to wildfire. Reconfirm flights.
Event
Officials have suspended flight operations at Sicily's Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) until at least 17:00 Sept. 21 due to a wildfire burning near the facility. Several flights have been diverted; flight cancelations are possible.
Lingering disruptions are likely after regular flight operations resume as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs. Authorities could extend the flight suspension with little notice, especially if the blaze remains uncontained.
Advice
Confirm flights if scheduled to travel via CTA through at least the evening of Sept. 21. Do not check out of your accommodations before confirming onward travel.
