Indonesia (Reuters) – A window appeared to be closing on Friday for travellers stranded on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali as airlines cut back on flights, fearing a return of plumes of volcanic ash.An erupting volcano closed the airport for most of this week, stranding thousands of visitors from Australia, China and other countries, before the winds changed and flights resumed.
Australian budget airline Jetstar said it would cancel nine flights on Friday after meteorological officials warned the ash could hit operations at Bali airport, about 60 km (37 miles) southwest of the Mount Agung volcano.
Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd (AIRA.KL) said it would only operate out of Bali during the day, as the ash could impair visibility at night and wind conditions in the area were unpredictable.
