Impact of the Iran War: 35 Flights To and From Bali Cancelled, More Than 5,000 Passengers Stranded

The impact of the Iran war is continuing to extend to international air connectivity. As of Wednesday, 5 March, 35 flights to and from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, were officially cancelled due to airspace closures in several Middle Eastern countries. Gede Eka Sandi Asmadi, Head of the Communication and Legal Division of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia at Ngurah Rai Bali, explained that the cancellations cover 20 outbound services and 15 international arrivals. The airspace closures directly affect airlines traversing the Middle East corridor. Based on airline manifests, at least 5,905 outbound passengers were affected. InJourney Airports management has taken anticipatory steps to ensure comfort for stranded passengers at the airport. ‘We are providing a desk service area for the airlines and coordinating with the Immigration Office to provide Emergency Stay Permits (ITKT) counters for affected passengers on Level 2 of the International Departure Terminal,’ said Gede Eka Sandi. In addition to administrative assistance, the airport operator is distributing snacks and beverages free of charge daily. For passengers seeking further information, the contact centre is available via telephone at number 172. To date, airport authorities alongside AirNav Indonesia continue to monitor the global airspace security situation to determine subsequent operational steps related to the impact of this Iran war.