Mexico flights cancelled over volcano activity

At least six US airlines cancelled 47 flights to and from Mexico City and Toluca airports after the Popocatepetl volcano spewed ash, steam and glowing rocks.

Mexico City airport spokesman Jorge Gomez said US Airways, Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines axed the flights as a precaution. But he said the airport otherwise continued to operate normally and that by last night no ash had reached the area, about 40 miles north west of the volcano.