Banyuwangi Airport Is Temporarily Closed, Lion Air Group Cancels 6 Flights

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JAKARTA - Banyuwangi International Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday, February 9 due to the eruption and activity of Mount Raung. As a result of this closure, Lion Air Group canceled six scheduled flights to and from this airport.

This closure is based on the official announcement of the airport authority (notam) No. B0198 / 21 NOTAMN, Banyuwangi Airport operational. The closure was carried out temporarily from 06.36 WIB to 14.00 WIB. It is feared that volcanic ash material can damage aircraft structures and components, thereby endangering flights.

"In connection with these conditions, in ensuring safety and security (safety first), the Lion Air Group flight service plan is canceled today," said Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air Group, Danang Mandala Prihantoro in a written statement, Tuesday, February 9. .

The Lion Air Group flight service plans that have been canceled due to the closure of Banyuwangi Airport today are:

Arrival at Banyuwangi International Airport:

1. Wings Air flight IW-1880 at 09.00 WIB from Surabaya.

2. Batik Air flight ID-6590 at 10.00 WIB from Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang.

3. Lion Air flight JT-594 at 06.25 WIB from Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang.

Departure from Banyuwangi International Airport:

1. Wings Air flight IW-1881 at 10.10 WIB to Surabaya.

2. Batik Air flight ID-6591 at 12:20 WIB to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang.

3. Lion Air flight JT-593 at 09.00 WIB to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang.

Furthermore, Danang said that his party had provided information to all passengers who had their trips disrupted and updated the information according to existing developments.

In addition, Lion Air Group has provided solutions to all affected passengers, such as rescheduling departures or rescheduling and making a refund or refund according to applicable regulations.

"Lion Air Group always prioritizes safety and security or safety first. So that the impact that may arise from these conditions can be minimized and anticipated as early as possible," explained Danang.

Furthermore, Lion Air Group's flight operations will adjust the decision of the airport authority and the destination airport to be declared safe for takeoff and landing

"Lion Air Group cooperates and coordinates with aviation authorities, airport managers, local air traffic controllers and other related parties," he concluded.