Volcanic Eruption Halts Bali Flights; 34 Cancelled, Including Qantas and Virgin Australia
Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport has been significantly impacted by flight cancellations due to volcanic activity from the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on the nearby island of Flores. The airport has reported cancellations of both domestic and international flights, including those by united airlines, american airlines, and delta airlines.
As of now, 12 domestic and 22 international flights have been affected. This disruption is not limited to indonesian airlines; other international carriers from Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, and Singapore have also suspended their services to and from Bali. Notably, australian airlines Qantas and Virgin Australia have joined the list, cancelling flights for Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary concern is the high safety risk posed by the nine-kilometer-high ash clouds spewed by the erupting volcano.
The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano has been active since the weekend, resulting in tragic consequences. At least nine lives have been lost, and thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes. While the search results do not specify which airlines have suspended flights due to the eruption, it is confirmed that dozens of flights to the island of Flores were cancelled following the incident.
The volcanic activity has caused significant disruption to air travel in the region. Bali's international airport continues to monitor the situation, with more flight cancellations possible depending on the volcano's activity. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates on their travel plans.
