Flights between Australia and Bali have experienced delays following the recent eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia. This marks the second eruption in a matter of months, with the volcano sending a significant ash cloud approximately 18 kilometres into the atmosphere, affecting travel to the popular holiday destination.
On Monday, disruptions led to the postponement of two Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane and Melbourne to Denpasar as the airline assesses the ash cloud’s trajectory. A spokesperson for Virgin Australia stated that the airline’s meteorologists are closely observing the situation, and they encouraged passengers travelling to or from Bali to check their flight status on the Virgin Australia website or app for the latest updates.
Despite the disruptions experienced by Virgin Australia, both Jetstar and Qantas flights between Australia and Bali are currently operating without issues. The ongoing monitoring by Virgin Australia’s team aims to prioritise passenger safety, and travellers will be contacted directly should any further disruptions affect their flights. The airline has expressed appreciation for their customers’ patience during this time.