Band forced to miss Glasgow show as Mount Etna ash cancels flight

A band due to play in Glasgow was forced to cancel its appearance after volcanic ash trapped them, cancelling their flight.

A band due to play in Glasgow was forced to cancel its appearance after volcanic ash trapped them, cancelling their flight.

Mount Etna erupts in fiery display, disrupting hundreds of flights  Reuters

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily remain suspended because of ongoing volcanic activity from Mount Etna. But for those already on the island, the spectacular lava flows have become a major attraction, drawing crowds of tourists to safe viewing points. Companies organising guided nighttime hikes say they have been fl

Drifting ash caused by an eruption from Mount Etna has led to hundreds of flights being cancelled in the past week.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or rerouted this week

Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of an erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of tourists to the Italian volcano – to the worry of local guides. The tallest active volcano in Europe, Etna has been spewing ash and lava for days, forcing the closure of the nearby Catania airport, a key gateway for touris

Brits have seen their holidays descend into chaos.By Berk Uyal, Live News Content Editor/Reporter 15:06, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Updated: 15:07, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Mount Etna (Image: Getty)Flights have been cancelled at one of Sicily's main airports after Mount Etna erupted earlier this week, sparking holiday chaos for many.M