Indonesia's Laki Laki volcano eruption: flights canceled to and from Bali, disruptions and rescheduling

For all those who in these days or in the coming weeks have planning a trip to Indonesia they had better keep an eye on the news related to their flight, Because it could be cancelled or undergo disruption.

Tuesday, June 17, at 5:35 p.m. (11:35 a.m. in Italy), The Indonesian volcano Lewotobi Laki Laki, on the island of Flores, erupted., which was followed by a column of smoke and ash at least 10 kilometers high.

It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and currently authorities have issued a high alert and imposed a ban on all activities within a 7-kilometer radius of the mountain.

For this reason to date At least 20 flights have been canceled to and from the islands of Flores and Bali, a tourist destination located a few kilometers away from the volcano and among the most frequented by Italians as well.

Geologically Indonesia is prone to frequent volcanic eruptions. The last major one occurred last November and resulted in at least 9 deaths. This time, as also reported by international media, fortunately there are no injuries or major damage, however, all precautions have been taken.

Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), one of the busiest in Southeast Asia, was forced for security reasons-as mentioned above-to cancel some 20 (at least) incoming and outgoing flights.

In addition, several companies, including. Singapore Airlines and the low cost Scoot, have canceled numerous routes between Denpasar e Singapore, as well as flights to other destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Finally, also the airport of Maumere, in East Nusa Tenggara province, experienced disruptions.

So all interested travelers were invited To check the status of their flights and contact the companies for rescheduling, while airport authorities are providing constant assistance and information.