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The July 2026 eruption of Mount Etna threw a wrench into travel plans across Sicily, grounding flights and stranding passengers—even big names like Whoopi Goldberg! While the airport chaos hit at peak summer tourism, the natural spectacle also turned heads around the globe. Here’s a traveler-focused recap of how it unfolded and what it might mean for your next Sicilian escape.