Mount Etna’s relentless ash spew has grounded flights at Catania Airport for five straight days, stranding hundreds of vacationers during Italy’s peak summer holiday. With the airport slated to reopen on Ferragosto — the heart of the travel season — this is the longest such disruption since 2002. Experts warn volcanic ash poses serious engine risks, while winds have carried plumes as far as Malta and North Africa. Rail services are stepping in with extra trains, but airlines and agencies are calling for better coordination and passenger support systems amid nature’s unexpected shutdown.

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