Indonesian Volcano Triggers Major Flight Disruptions, Highest Alert Level
Indonesian Volcano Triggers Major Flight Disruptions, Highest Alert Level Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted, sending ash plumes up to 16,400 feet (5,000 meters) and triggering the highest volcanic alert level. The eruption caused significant disruption to air travel, with numerous flight cancellations affecting Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Labuan Bajo Airport, impacting airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand and affecting routes to Australia, Malaysia, India, China, and Singapore. The eruption’s ash cloud, reaching altitudes…