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MOUNT ETNA, EUROPE’S MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO, ERUPTED ON JUNE 2, 2025, SENDING ASH CLOUDS AND PYROCLASTIC FLOWS ACROSS SICILY’S EASTERN REGION. 10:09, 03 Jun 2025 UK tourists have been issued an
Italy travel warning but urged "not to panic cancel" yet. Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted on June 2, 2025, sending ash clouds and pyroclastic flows across
Sicily’s eastern region. This comes just weeks before the summer travel peak, and could affect over 5,000 UK tourists bound for Sicily. Experts at AirAdvisor (the world’s leading air
passenger rights company) have analysed the full impact of the eruption, along with what it means for UK holidaymakers. READ MORE UK FACES 'SPANISH SCORCHER' HEATWAVE WITH 31C AS
EXACT DATE IT STARTS ANNOUNCED Flights to Catania are delayed but not cancelled, with nearly 20 per cent of arrivals facing delays of 20–30 minutes, per FlightAware. London Stansted and
London Gatwick continue operating normal schedules to Catania and Palermo, but passengers should still monitor their flight status for potential changes. Article continues below Up to 7,500
UK tourists flying to Sicily this month may face minor delays, especially those headed to Catania. About 5–10 per cent of UK tourists fly to Sicily in June, and of these, 1,250–3,750 may
have plans to visit Mount Etna, which is currently closed for summit hikes, per INGV. Popular tourist areas like Taormina, Palermo, and Syracuse are unaffected. Anton Radchenko, Aviation
Expert & Founder of AirAdvisor, has provided actionable advice for UK travellers. He said: “Natural events like volcanic eruptions can be unpredictable, but they don’t have to ruin your
travel plans. "The June 2 Mount Etna eruption has understandably caused concern, but the good news is that Sicily remains open and safe for travel. "So, there’s no reason for Brits
to cancel their Sicily holidays. Airspace is open, and the Mount Etna activity, while newsworthy, is being managed by Italian aviation authorities with high precision. "Our analysis of
flight data shows that while 20 per cent of Catania flights are delayed, there are no cancellations, and that’s critical for UK passengers planning summer getaways. Article continues below
"The key takeaway here is: don’t cancel, just prepare. I always tell travellers to treat nature like you treat traffic—plan for a bump in the road, but don’t abandon the journey."