Haze disrupts flights in Palembang

Haze caused by forest and land fires (karhutla) has reduced visibility to just 700 metres at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin (SMB) II International Airport in Palembang, South Sumatra, according to data from the airport management.

As a result of the reduced visibility, the arrival of four flights from Singapore, Jeddah, Yogyakarta, and Jakarta has experienced delays. This-impact has affected various commercial aircraft, including services operated by Pelita Air, Citilink, and Lior Air, as they navigate the challenging conditions at the airport.