On Monday 27 November 2017 Mount Agung, an active volcano in the Karangasem Regency of Bali began to erupt. The resulting ash cloud caused a number of flights between Bali and Australia to be cancelled, affecting major airlines including Jetstar, Virgin and Qantas. Disruption was relatively minimal on this occasion, with most flights simply delayed by a day or two. However, a similar event involving Mount Ruang and Mount Rinjani in 2015 had far more disruptive results. For many, their Bali holidays were cancelled completely or extended, with some having to remain in Bali for up to 2 weeks.
Still, there’s no need to worry about Bali’s volcanoes or volcanic ash clouds. In fact, visitors to Bali tend to have a rather interesting relationship with the volcanoes, with many drawn to them as majestic tourist attractions. Yet many remain wary of the potential travel disruptions they can cause. While the probability of another major ash cloud event is quite low,…
