JAKARTA, Oct 20 — Indonesia’s prolonged haze from forest and land fires has taken a toll on air travel, disrupting 2,604 domestic flights since August and forcing the cancellation of 14 international services.
Civil Aviation Director-General Lukman F. Laisa said the disruptions recorded between August 11 and October 19 involved 1,420 flights cancelled or postponed, 1,129 delayed, 23 diverted to other airports, six returned to their departure airports and 26 rescheduled to depart earlier.
The 14 international cancellations involved 12 flights on Singapore-Pontianak return services between September 12 and 23, and two on Singapore-Palembang return services on October 15, he said.
“Flight safety and security remain our top priorities. Every operational decision must take into account weather conditions, visibility and safety assessments by the relevant authorities.
