Mount Merapi Eruption, Garuda Boss: Flights To Yogyakarta And Solo Remain Normal

Illustration of the eruption of Mount Merapi (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Garuda Indonesia ensures that the eruption of Mount Merapi does not affect flights to and from Yogyakarta International Airport and Adi Sumarmo Airport, Solo and other aviation sectors.

President Director of Gaduda Indonesia Irfan Setiaputra ensured that until now the Garuda Indonesia operation had taken place normally.

"The flight until now Saturday (March 11, 2023) took place normally following the eruption of Mount Merapi which occurred on Saturday afternoon," said Irfan in his statement, Sunday, March 12.

Even so, Irfan emphasized that Garuda Indonesia will continue to monitor the development of Mount Merapi's activities through intensive coordination together with its main airport stakeholders in the Yogyakarta, Solo and surrounding areas.

"As well as ensuring the readiness of various mitigation measures by always prioritizing the safety and comfort aspects of the passengers," he said.

Garuda Indonesia also appealed to passengers to reconfirm their flight schedule through Garuda Indonesia's call center at 021-23519999 and 0804 1 807 807.

"Passengers are also advised to confirm the contact number or address of the e-mail listed on the ticket so that we can contact in case of a change in flight schedule," he said.

For your information, Mount Merapi on the border of Central Java and DIY experienced an eruption on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

The Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Center (BPPTKG) said Mount Merapi on the border of the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java again issued hot clouds of avalanches to the southwest on Sunday morning, March 12.

Head of BPPTKG Agus Budi Santoso in his statement in Yogyakarta, said that during the observation period from 00.00 to 06.00 WIB hot clouds were recorded as coming out of the active volcano six times.

"The hot clouds fall six times with a maximum sliding distance of 2,000 meters to the southwest," he said, citing Antara.