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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Ash Fallout Cancels 90+ Flights, Evacuates Thousands, and Halts Travel Across Bali

Karmactive Staff

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's massive eruption sends ash 9 kilometers skyward, forcing emergency evacuations of 6,500 residents from Flores island.

Photo Source:  Jakobus Herin And Niniek Karmini,

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Photo Source:  Rolls Royce

How did 90 flights at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport end up grounded as volcanic ash clouds disrupt major air routes across Asia?

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Nine lives lost and dozens injured as Indonesia's twin volcanoes, named after "man" and "woman," showcase nature's unpredictable fury.

Photo Source:  BBC

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Photo Source:  Jetstar Airways (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Major airlines including Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Singapore Airlines suspend operations while ash plumes threaten flight safety.

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Will Bali Tourism Head Tjok Bagus Pemayun's assurances of safety convince stranded travelers as airlines extend cancellations through Thursday?

Photo Source:  AIRLINES GETHUMAN

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Photo Source:  Jetstar Airways (CC BY-SA 2.0)

AirAsia's operations to Labuan Bajo remain suspended since November 4, 2024, as volcanic activity creates hazardous flying conditions.

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Passengers scramble for alternatives as airlines offer refunds, rescheduling options, and complimentary accommodations on available flights.

Photo Source:  Amar Preciado

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Photo Source:  Martin Junius,

Indonesia's position on Pacific Ring of Fire creates persistent volcanic threats to air travel, with ongoing eruptions reported by AFP journalists.

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Routes from Singapore, Hong Kong, Qatar, India, Australia, Malaysia, China's Pudong, and South Korea's Incheon face severe disruptions amid ash concerns.

Photo Source:  James Blake Wiener (CC BY-NC-SA)

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