Flights to and from Bali, Indonesia, resumed on Thursday after disruptions caused by the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki. Officials confirmed the resumption of air travel following cancellations and delays.
The previous day, eighty-seven flights were impacted by the volcanic activity. These included both international and domestic routes, affecting connections to various destinations such as Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
On Thursday, flights departed Bali on schedule to several international locations. Airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Singapore Airlines (SIA) operated these flights. Airport officials reported smooth operations for both departures and arrivals.
Singapore Airlines reinstated two previously canceled flights. While one flight's departure was delayed, the other arrived in Singapore as scheduled. Scoot, SIA's budget carrier, confirmed that its flights were operating as scheduled. Qantas and Jetstar also planned to operate their flights as normal.
AirAsia Malaysia and AirAsia Indonesia also resumed flights to and from Bali, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo. Two airports in East Nusa Tenggara province reopened after temporary closures. However, the Fransiskus Xaverius Seda airport in Maumere remained closed until Friday due to volcanic ash in the air.
3 Comments
ZmeeLove
It’s baffling that flights are operating normally after such a dangerous event.
Bermudez
As long as safety measures are in place, I'm comfortable flying again. Let's go!
Stan Marsh
This is a huge mistake. People could be putting their lives in danger for a vacation.