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Tui cancels La Palma flights for three weeks in face of volcanic eruption

Tui is cancelling flights from the UK to La Palma for at least three weeks as the volcanic eruption on the Canary island continues.

The action followed Cumbre Vieja volcano blowing open two more fissures earlier in the week, with authorities reporting “intense” activity in the area.

The eruption was sending gas and ash up to 6,000 metres into the air, according to local officials.

Molten lava is causing significant damage to property, public infrastructure and farmland.

Deep underground earthquakes also shook the island on Monday.

The prompt evacuation of more than 6,000 people since te September 19 eruption has helped prevent casualties.

Tui UK and Ireland said: “Due to the ongoing situation we’ve unfortunately had to cancel all flights to La Palma departing up to and including 27 October 2021. All impacted customers will be contacted directly to discuss their options.

“We’d like to reassure customers due to travel to any other Canary Islands that our flights are currently operating as planned, however we will continue to monitor the situation and contact them should their holiday be impacted.”

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