Airlines forced to cancel flights as European airport closes at short notice following volcano eruption

FLIGHTS have been cancelled at a popular tourist destination this morning after a volcano eruption prevented planes from taking off.

84 flights altogether have been cancelled because of the disruption, affecting thousands of passengers.

GettyTowns were covered in ash following the eruption[/caption] SplashMount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, erupted and spewed ash into the sky[/caption] GettyPeople were seen cleaning ash from the streets[/caption] GettyThe...