The erupting volcano forced the airport to be closed for much of this week, stranding thousands of visitors. Photo: ReutersAirlines cancelled more flights departing the Indonesian holiday island of Bali on Saturday, citing forecasts of deteriorating flying conditions due to a risk of volcanic ash from the erupting Mount Agung volcano. A Bali airport spokesman said the airport was still operating normally, but airlines such as Jetstar and Virgin Australia had opted to cancel some flights"Bali flying conditions expected to be clear throughout the day, but forecast for tonight has deteriorated so several flights have been cancelled," Australian budget airline Jetstar said on its Twitter account. The erupting volcano had closed the airport for much of this week, stranding thousands of visitors from Australia, China and other countries, before the winds changed and flights resumedTwenty flights were cancelled on Friday evening due to concerns over ash. Subrata Sarkar, India's vice consul in Bali, told Reuters at the airport's international departure area that they had helped around 500 passengers so far this week.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 02, 2017 19:41 UTC