Flight disruption is continuing at Malta International Airport, as an ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna remains a hazard for aircraft travelling to and from the islands.After 19 flights were cancelled on Tuesday, further cancellations were reported on Wednesday morning, including a Swiss/KM Malta Airlines service to Zurich and a Jet2.com flight to Edinburgh. Transavia also cancelled an afternoon flight due to arrive from Paris Orly.Several other flights have been delayed, while some aircraft have reportedly been forced to alter their usual routes into Malta to avoid the volcanic ash.According to Times of Malta, a pilot reportedly described the ash cloud over Malta as clearly visible from high altitude, with some aircraft approaching the islands from further west and at lower altitudes than usual.The disruption comes as Mount Etna continues to emit ash and volcanic gases, with its plume spreading southwards across the Mediterranean towards the Maltese Islands.Despite Etna sitting more than 200km away, fine volcanic ash can travel hundreds of kilometres when atmospheric conditions allow, meaning Malta can find itself directly in its path.Passengers travelling today are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport.•