Earthquake in NTT Causes Cancellation of Several Flights
An earthquake that recently shook the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) region has had a direct impact on air transport operations. As a result of the seismic activity, airport authorities were forced to take precautionary measures for the safety of passengers and flight crews.
Several flights scheduled to depart from El Tari International Airport in Kupang to various airports on Flores Island were reported to have been canceled. This decision was made after a thorough inspection of airport facilities to ensure there was no structural damage that could pose a danger.
The airport management stated that safety is the top priority in emergency situations like this. These cancellations were carried out as a standard procedure to anticipate potential aftershocks that might occur in the region.
Affected passengers are requested to immediately contact their respective airlines to obtain information regarding ticket rescheduling or refund procedures. The airport authorities are also continuing to coordinate with the local meteorological agency to monitor the latest developments in the situation.
Airport operations will return to normal once authorities have confirmed that all infrastructure is safe to be used again. The public is urged to remain calm and always monitor official information from the relevant authorities.