BALI, RAKYAT NEWS – The I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has been severely impacted by the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara. On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the airport reported that 90 flights had been canceled in a single day as a result of volcanic ash and disruption caused by the eruption.

According to Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, the General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, by 1:00 PM local time, 26 domestic flights and 64 international flights had been affected. The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in the eastern part of Indonesia, has created significant challenges for air travel across the region.

The 26 canceled domestic flights include 13 departures and 13 arrivals. Affected routes include Labuan Bajo with four departures and four arrivals, Jakarta with four departures and four arrivals, and Lombok with three departures and three arrivals. Additionally, flights from Tambolaka, Sumbawa, and other smaller regional destinations were also affected.

In terms of international flights, the disruption was more widespread. A total of 64 international flights were canceled, including 34 departures and 30 arrivals. Routes to and from Australia were particularly impacted, but the disruption soon spread to other countries as well. Flights to Singapore, Hong Kong, Doha, Delhi, Bangalore, and Darwin were among those affected.

Other canceled international routes included flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane, and even as far as Incheon in South Korea. Additionally, flights to and from Gold Coast, Perth, Cairns, Adelaide, and other Australian cities were also canceled.

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