GARUDA Indonesia has cancelled 11 flights to and from cities in Sumatra yesterday due to the haze. These return flights include those on the Jakarta-Palembang (five flights), Jakarta-Jambi, Jakarta-Pekanbaru and Tanjung Pandan-Pangkalpinang (two flights each) routes.
The haze is caused by forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, and has been disrupting flight services on both islands.
Benny Butarbutar, vice president corporate communications of Garuda Indonesia, said: “Garuda had no choice but to cancel the flights due to the limited visibility.”
As there might be further flight disruptions due to the smog, travellers holding bookings are advised to check flight schedules before heading to the airport, Benny said.
