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Old 27th Nov 2017, 08:47
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Not to forget the horrific 1989 experience of KLM 747 over Anchorage, losing all four engines, falling 3,000 meters, and causing USD 80 million in damage.
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 09:04
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Good idea musta although that wouldn’t work if there is any ash on the runway. If the wind is blowing the wrong way the airport could have meters of ash on it.

Media are now reporting that the airport is now closed.

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Old 27th Nov 2017, 09:43
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 09:49
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Plans are in place to get visitors out with buses and ferries to Surabaya, currently there are around 60 000 in Bali. .
Any info on these plans? Have some family stuck there and the Aussie carriers seem to just be pushing people out a few days and hoping for the best.

It’s a rough situation. The airlines don’t assist other than rebooking in the future, and I’ve spoken with the insurer who say they just call it a “travel inconvenience” which is limited to a $500 claim
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 09:51
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This is just the first stages, wait till the lava starts running down the slopes and fire is spewing out.

Buses have reportedly been deployed to the airport and members of the Indonesian hotel association are giving guests an extra night free.
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 11:46
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Here is the live youtube feed for those interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=islcMmfHHqE
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 12:24
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Insects buzzing around, and the occasional firework.
Pretty impressive presence up there above the little lights of civilization!
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 14:16
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load 'em all into small boats and let them make their own way home................
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 21:42
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And what of the poor stranded schoolies..........let's all take a moment to pray that they have plenty of data to update Facebook/Snapchat/instagram/tinder/grinder/selfies and easy access to iPhone charging.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RybNI0KB1bg
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Old 27th Nov 2017, 22:28
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Originally Posted by KZ Kiwi


And what of the poor stranded schoolies..........let's all take a moment to pray that they have plenty of data to update Facebook/Snapchat/instagram/tinder/grinder/selfies and easy access to iPhone charging.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RybNI0KB1bg
Every tourist currently trapped on Bali (and they're really not trapped at all, there are ways out) went there knowing that there was a risk of this happening.
For those who are just making the best they can of it, I offer my empathy and best wishes.
For those doing the whingeing and whining, shut the F.... up. You knew what you were doing when you boarded the plane to go there.
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Old 28th Nov 2017, 00:17
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Originally Posted by WingNut60
Every tourist currently trapped on Bali (and they're really not trapped at all, there are ways out) went there knowing that there was a risk of this happening.
For those who are just making the best they can of it, I offer my empathy and best wishes.
For those doing the whingeing and whining, shut the F.... up. You knew what you were doing when you boarded the plane to go there.
Amen to that bro
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Old 28th Nov 2017, 00:57
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Volcanoes are controlled by the airlines. They are used to disrupt flights.
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Old 28th Nov 2017, 01:26
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Volcanoes are controlled by the airlines. They are used to disrupt flights.
…..and gouge more money out of the unsuspecting travellers who are only travelling to Bali 'cause it's cheap! "Those bloody airlines are making' us stay 'ere so they can get more cash outta us. Jungle Air had twenny flights in 'ere today an' they flew straight through the volcano smoke 'n they didn't crash - I saw 'em!"
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Old 28th Nov 2017, 03:08
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Standby for all the stories about people stuck in Bali and running out of vital medicine because they didn't bring any extra along with them just incase.
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load 'em all into small boats and let them make their own way home................

LOL - lots of Indonesian boat skippers ready to do the trip 😂😂😂😂
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Old 28th Nov 2017, 21:33
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Old 28th Nov 2017, 23:08
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The photographs actually came variously from Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, European Pressphoto Agency, Agencia-EFE, Reuters and Getty Images.
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Old 29th Nov 2017, 00:48
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Winds in DPS now from the west however at altitude (20K+) still from the north.
Does not bode well for opening Ngurah Rai but Lombok might be OK.

If forecasts are correct, by next Monday ash may even start to affect airports on Java
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