Indonesia: More Bali flights cancelled on forecast of volcanic ash

Airlines cancelled more flights departing the Indonesian holiday island of Bali on Saturday, citing forecasts of deteriorating flying conditions due to a risk of volcanic ash from the erupting Mount Agung volcano. A Bali airport spokesman said the airport was still operating normally, but airlines such as Jetstar and Virgin Australia had opted to cancel some flights "Bali flying conditions expected to be clear throughout the day, but forecast for tonight has deteriorated so several flights have been cancelled," Australian budget airline Jetstar said on its Twitter account. The erupting volcano had closed the airport for much of this week, stranding thousands of visitors from Australia, China and other countries, before the winds changed and flights resumed Twenty flights were cancelled on Friday evening due to concerns over ash. Some airlines including Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd have said they would only operate out of Bali during the day, as the ash could impair visibility at night and wind conditions in the area were unpredictable. With some airlines continuing to fly normally on Saturday, there was frustration among passengers. Several foreign consulates have set up booths in the international departures area to assist stranded passengers.<br/>