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Dozens of Bali Flights Canceled After Volcanic Eruption
Villagers watch the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, seen from East Nusa Tenggara, on June 17.
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Indonesia’s Bali airport saw dozens of flights canceled because of a volcanic eruption nearby, stranding holidaymakers and threatening the area’s key tourism industry.
Singapore Airlines Ltd., Jetstar Airways Pty, AirAsia X Bhd, Batik Air and Wings Air were among airlines that halted flights citing the volcanic activity, taking the cancellations to at least 30, according to data on Bali’s international airport website Wednesday.