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Australian flights to Bali cancelled after deadly volcano erupts again

Australian flights to Bali cancelled after deadly volcano erupts again

West Australian4 hours ago
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has erupted for the second time in a month, causing flight cancellations to Bali.
The eruption on Monday saw an 'ash column' plume into the sky reaching 18km above the volcano's already staggering summit of 1584 metres.
Smartraveller has warned Australians of flight cancellations and postponements.
Indonesia's internal geohazard and volcanology agency have issued its highest-level emergency alert on its popular tourist island, Flores.
Jetstar have cancelled several Australian flights, including two from Perth.
Perth flights JQ106 and JQ116 to Bali have been cancelled.
Melbourne flights JQ33 and JQ35 and Sydney flight JQ37 have also been cancelled.
Virgin Australia has cancelled three return services and said they are 'closely monitoring ash cloud movement to determine whether tomorrow's scheduled flights are safe to operate, but delays are possible'.
'The safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority and our team of expert meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and ash cloud activity.'
Local residents have been urged to stay at least 6km away and to wear protective face masks.
Last month, scores of flights were cancelled after the volcano erupted on June 17, 2025.
It also erupted several times in November last year, resulting in the death of nine people and causing thousands more to evacuate.
The Indonesian volcano sits as part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' known for its frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has erupted for the second time in a month, causing flight cancellations to Bali. The eruption on Monday saw an 'ash column' plume into the sky reaching 18km above the volcano's already staggering summit of 1584 metres. Smartraveller has warned Australians of flight cancellations and postponements. Indonesia's internal geohazard and volcanology agency have issued its highest-level emergency alert on its popular tourist island, Flores. Jetstar have cancelled several Australian flights, including two from Perth. Perth flights JQ106 and JQ116 to Bali have been cancelled. Melbourne flights JQ33 and JQ35 and Sydney flight JQ37 have also been cancelled. Virgin Australia has cancelled three return services and said they are 'closely monitoring ash cloud movement to determine whether tomorrow's scheduled flights are safe to operate, but delays are possible'. 'The safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority and our team of expert meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and ash cloud activity.' Local residents have been urged to stay at least 6km away and to wear protective face masks. An 'ash column' spewing from Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano has caused flight cancellations. Credit: AAP Last month, scores of flights were cancelled after the volcano erupted on June 17, 2025. It also erupted several times in November last year, resulting in the death of nine people and causing thousands more to evacuate. The Indonesian volcano sits as part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' known for its frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

Australian flights to Bali cancelled after deadly volcano erupts again
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has erupted for the second time in a month, causing flight cancellations to Bali. The eruption on Monday saw an 'ash column' plume into the sky reaching 18km above the volcano's already staggering summit of 1584 metres. Smartraveller has warned Australians of flight cancellations and postponements. Indonesia's internal geohazard and volcanology agency have issued its highest-level emergency alert on its popular tourist island, Flores. Jetstar have cancelled several Australian flights, including two from Perth. Perth flights JQ106 and JQ116 to Bali have been cancelled. Melbourne flights JQ33 and JQ35 and Sydney flight JQ37 have also been cancelled. Virgin Australia has cancelled three return services and said they are 'closely monitoring ash cloud movement to determine whether tomorrow's scheduled flights are safe to operate, but delays are possible'. 'The safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority and our team of expert meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and ash cloud activity.' Local residents have been urged to stay at least 6km away and to wear protective face masks. Last month, scores of flights were cancelled after the volcano erupted on June 17, 2025. It also erupted several times in November last year, resulting in the death of nine people and causing thousands more to evacuate. The Indonesian volcano sits as part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' known for its frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

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