Ash cloud grounds more Bali flights

An ash cloud drifting towards Bali's Denpasar airport has forced the cancellation of yet more Australian flights with Jetstar and Virgin both affected.

A Jetstar plane at Bali's airport in Denpasar

An ash cloud drifting towards Bali's Denpasar airport has forced the cancellation of more flights. (AAP) Source: EPA

More flights to and from Bali have been cancelled as an ash cloud from the Mount Raung eruption drifts towards Denpasar airport.

Jetstar has cancelled at least six flights and Virgin has cancelled at least 10. Several others have been delayed or rerouted.

"We regret the impact these cancellations and delays are having on our passengers, particularly during the busy school holiday period, but we will always put safety before schedule," a Jetstar spokesman said.

Jetstar says it will issue an update on flight schedules before 7pm (AEST) on Saturday.

Virgin says its meteorologists are monitoring the situation in consultation with the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre.

Passengers hit by the cancellations are being offered a range of rebooking and refund options.

It comes after several flights were grounded by the ash cloud on Thursday.


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