Flights Resume After Mount Lewotobi Eruption Disrupts Bali Travel

Following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia, flights to and from Bali have resumed. The volcanic activity led to the cancellation of 87 flights. By Thursday, operations were back on track, but one local airport remains closed due to volcanic ash hazards.

Flights to and from Bali were back on schedule Thursday, following disruptions caused by Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's eruption. The volcano's activity had previously led to 87 flight cancellations, affecting international and domestic travel.

Airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia, JetStar, and Singapore Airlines resumed their scheduled flights to various destinations including Australia, Singapore, and China, according to Bali airport official Gede Eka Sandi Asmadi.

While airports reopened in East Nusa Tenggara province, Maumere's Fransiskus Xaverius Seda airport remained closed, with officials monitoring volcanic ash levels. Local evacuations occurred due to safety concerns, as Lewotobi has been active 427 times this year.

(With inputs from agencies.)