Ash cloud hits Italy-Malta flights

Air traffic disruption caused by an ash cloud drifting over Europe hit flights between Italy and Malta today. Air Malta cancelled this morning's flight to Malpensa/Milan while Easyjet cancelled its flight to Malta from Rome. The cloud yesterday also...

Air traffic disruption caused by an ash cloud drifting over Europe hit flights between Italy and Malta today.

Air Malta cancelled this morning's flight to Malpensa/Milan while Easyjet cancelled its flight to Malta from Rome.

The cloud yesterday also led to the cancellation of a flight to Malta from Barcelona by Iberia/Vueling.

Many airports in Spain, Portugal and France remain closed this morning and UK authorities have warned that flights in Ireland and parts of Scotland may also be affected.

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