Volcanic movement in Mexico sees hundreds of passengers stranded at airport

Airlines have canceled all flights into and out of Mexico City for a second day over fears that ash from a rumbling volcano could affect their planes. Delta and American Airlines were among the companies that stopped at least 12 flights on Friday. On Thursday, more than 40 flights were canceled, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. Popocatepl volcano has been rumbling all year, and began spewing ash and steam earlier in the week. Airport authorities have been insisting there is no danger, with one un-named official telling the AFP; "there is a very thin presence of ash, which does not harm operations of affect equipment". But Jorge Andres Gomez, a spokesman for the airport, said any change in the wind or intensity of the volcano would "complicate" the situation.