The recent volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang, Indonesia, has caused Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia to suspend flights in the region; with delays ongoing despite the latter having reinstated some services.
Malaysia Airlines cancelled several flights to and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the states of Sabah and Sarawak, with a total of 37 flights listed online as being cancelled as a result of the eruption. Stressing safety as a priority, the airline added: “Rest assured, we’re actively working to arrange alternative flights for affected travellers as soon as conditions permit”.
Although AirAsia has now resumed a number of services, it stressed that “most flights continue to be impacted”: with flights to and from nine airports (including Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Sandakan, Labuan, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Kuching and Brunei) among those affected.
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia suspend flights amid volcanic activity
