Bali Flights Cancelled As Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Air Travel

Bali flights cancelled: Key details

[TRAVEL ADVISORY]

Due to the ongoing eruption of Mount Lewotobi, some AirAsia flights to/from Bali, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo may be affected.

Please stay updated on your flight status via the AirAsia MOVE app or website:

— AirAsia (@airasia) November 13, 2024

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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