Bali Flights Cancelled As Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Air Travel

Bali Flights Cancelled As Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Air Travel

Volcanic Eruption Grounds Bali Flights; Major Airlines Halt Operations
Representational image credit: Jan Vašek/Pixabay

A powerful volcanic eruption on Flores Island has disrupted air travel to Bali, with several major airlines in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and India cancelling flights. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewed a massive nine-kilometre-high ash plume on November 12, 2024, posing a significant risk to aviation safety.

Bali flights cancelled: Key details

Volcanic ash can damage jet engines and severely reduce visibility, making flight operations hazardous. Numerous airlines across Asia and Australia have taken measures to avoid potential risks. Flights to and from Bali and Lombok Island have been affected, with airlines implementing cancellations and rescheduling.

Airlines’ response to volcanic eruption

  • AirAsia issued a travel advisory, informing passengers via social media that flights to and from Bali, Lombok, and Labuan will be affected.
  • Malaysia Airlines shared on their website that six flights  — MH715, MH714, MH851, MH850, MH853, and MH852 — to and from Kuala Lumpur and Bali were cancelled on November 13, 2024.
  • Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot have stopped flights due to the volcanic eruption. Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has rescheduled flights until Thursday.
  • India’s IndiGo and Air India have cancelled all flights to the destination, while Australia’s Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas have also suspended flights.

While several domestic and international flights have been affected, Bali’s international airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, remains open and continues normal operations. Travellers should check with their respective airlines for the latest updates and flight status.

(Feature image credit: Jan Vašek/Pixabay)

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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.


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Priyaja Bakshi

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