Air Malta, in updated information, have advised that due to volcanic ash activity, Catania Airport will remain closed for all of today, 14th August, and for operations through until 06:00am on the 15th of August.

The following flights have now been enforced for cancellation due to Catania Airport closure:

• 14th August KM640 Malta to Catania – cancelled.

• 14th August KM641 Catania to Malta – cancelled.

• 14th August KM644 Malta to Catania – cancelled.

• 14th August KM645 Catania to Malta – cancelled.

• 14th August KM642 Malta to Catania – cancelled.

• 14th August KM643 Catania to Malta – cancelled.

The airline said that this is an ongoing situation with more information to be updated if and when received.

Those passengers who wish to rebook their tickets to another flight or date or change the destination, can contact Air Malta Call Centre on 00356 21662211, Monday to Friday from 08.00 to 20.00 and Saturday and Sunday to 08.00 to 18.00.

Passengers who booked their flight directly through Air Malta and wish to opt for a monetary refund, are requested to send an email to refundrequest@airmalta.com.

If the flight was booked through a travel agent, passengers can contact the travel agency and ask them to submit a refund request on their behalf.

Air Malta apologised for this inconvenience beyond its control.

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