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Volcano shuts major Indonesian airport during holiday rush

Jul 16, 2015 - 3:59 PM

Authorities ordered the closure of Juanda Airport near Surabaya due to increased activity from Mount Raung

A volcanic eruption on Java island has forced the closure of major airport, Juanda airport, in Surabaya, East Java. Photo by Fully Handoko/EPA

Bali clears backlog after volcano hits nearly 900 flights

Jul 13, 2015 - 1:11 PM

The main concern for airlines regarding volcanic ash is not that it can affect visibility but rather that it could damage jet engines

POSTPONED. Passengers wait for their postponed flights at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, on July 10, 2015. Photo by Made Nagi/EPA

UPDATE: Bali airport reopens after new volcano ash shutdown

Jul 12, 2015 - 7:00 PM

The disruption comes at a bad time with millions of Indonesian tourists setting off on holiday ahead of the Muslim celebration of Eid next week

Passengers wait for their postponed flights at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, 10 July 2015. Photo by Made Nagi/EPA

Bali flights to resume after ash cloud closed airport

Jul 11, 2015 - 2:58 PM

Long lines form in the Ngurah Rai International Airport as passengers hope for rescheduled flights

DELAYED FLIGHTS. Passengers wait for their delayed flights at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. Photo by Made Nagi/EPA