Volcanic Eruption Forces Air India Delhi-Bali Flight to Return Mid-Air.
An Air India flight en route to Bali from Delhi was forced to return mid-air on Wednesday due to a volcanic eruption in eastern Indonesia, the airline said.
Flight AI2145, operating between Delhi and Bali on June 18, 2025, was advised to turn back after reports emerged of volcanic activity near Bali’s main airport. The decision was made in the interest of passenger safety, according to an Air India official.
“Air India flight AI2145 from Delhi to Bali was advised to return to Delhi due to reports of a volcanic eruption near the destination airport. The aircraft landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all passengers disembarked safely,” the airline said in a statement.
Air India expressed regret over the disruption and said affected passengers were provided hotel accommodation. The airline also offered full refunds or free rescheduling options to those affected.
Bali Flights Disrupted by Volcanic Eruption
The disruption follows the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre volcano on Flores island, which spewed ash clouds up to 10 kilometers into the atmosphere on Tuesday. The ash cloud severely impacted air traffic in the region.
As a result, multiple airlines, including Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Tigerair, and Juneyao Airlines, also cancelled flights to and from Bali, according to updates from Bali’s international airport.
The event added to ongoing disruptions in Air India’s operations. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the airline had already cancelled 83 wide-body flights between June 12 and 17, including 66 operated by Boeing 787s.
Authorities continue to monitor the volcanic activity closely, as air travel to Indonesia’s popular tourist destinations remains affected.
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