Etna volcanic ash paralyzes air traffic in Catania – Aurora Ramazzotti's wedding guests stranded in Sicily

Despite the state of emergency, the 29-year-old did not lose her sense of humor. In her Instagram story, she joked: "Vielleicht kehrt ja jemand zu Fuß nach Hause zurück. Eines ist sicher: Dieses Wochenende werden wir nie vergessen." The quotes offer a glimpse of the unusual mood between wedding bliss and travel chaos. The cited passage comes from OE24 TV's reporting.

Humor amid chaos

While the bride and groom are still figuring out how to get home, Aurora Ramazzotti's mother Michelle Hunziker at least remained composed. The 49-year-old extended her stay in Sicily and enjoyed her summer vacation in radiant sunshine on a boat off the coast. Photos on social media show her relaxed in a maritime setting, while all around her air traffic has come to a halt.

Mount Etna is one of Europe's most active volcanoes and repeatedly causes airspace closures over Sicily. Authorities in Catania renewed their advisories to travelers in light of the current eruption, urging them to check the status of their flights before heading home. The ash cloud spewed by the volcano, according to Italian authorities, reached an estimated height of about 1.5 kilometers.

Background: Mount Etna and its consequences

The wedding itself was reportedly accompanied by tender moments between Eros Ramazzotti and Michelle Hunziker. Both parents were present at their eldest child's ceremony – an image that received particular attention in the Italian media. Their joint son, who had come from an earlier relationship, is also said to have been part of the celebrations.

Impact on air traffic

The closure of Catania airport had effects beyond the wedding guests, also impacting regular travel. Vacationers were stranded on the ground, while airlines and airport operators looked for possible reopenings. Whether flight operations could resume on the day of reporting remained unclear for the time being.

For Aurora Ramazzotti and Goffredo Cerza, who have been together for several years, the focus after the turbulent celebration is now simply on getting home. Neither Michelle Hunziker nor Eros Ramazzotti has commented in detail on the situation following the volcanic eruption. The reporting is based predominantly on social media appearances and reports from OE24 TV.