"To all people, especially tourists, do not be afraid or hesitate to go to Bali because Bali is safe, but make sure to check the latest information on weather conditions," he remarked here on Wednesday.
Pemayun highlighted that wind patterns carried ash into several flight routes despite the erupting Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki being geographically distant from Bali in East Nusa Tenggara Province.
Australian air routes experienced the heaviest disruptions due to the volcanic activity. The eruption led to over 90 flights being cancelled on Wednesday.
The Bali Tourism Office strongly advises travelers to monitor airline announcements but recommends maintaining their travel plans. The officials have confirmed that the Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport maintains safe operating conditions.
"What is clear is that tourists can still visit Bali because the ashes do not cover the airport, and state-owned airport operator Angkasa Pura will quickly give a statement if there is a flight cancellation," Pemayun explained.
He remained optimistic about visitor numbers, noting that the timing of these disruptions falls within Bali's quieter tourism season.
Pemayun also remarked that I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali would carry out anticipatory steps, such as aerodrome observation using a paper test. Pemayun explained that a negative test result indicates the airport area is free from ash particles.
He noted that Ngurah Rai Airport continues to operate normally despite the 90 cancelled flights on Wednesday.
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