Bali - Volcano high risk
Sep 23, 2017, 12:48 am
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Bali - Volcano high risk
Any one have any words of wisdom ?
Have a prepaid stay at st Regis booked as well. Left them a message.
guess we will be playing by ear. Hopefully we don't get stuck in Bali
Thanks
Last edited by footastic; Sep 23, 2017 at 12:59 am
Sep 23, 2017, 2:03 am
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Yeah have good coverage on flights with CSR - hotel is 4th nite free on CitiPrestige believe they both have okay insurances for this. About to call Citi to confirm.
Big thing is I don't wanna be stuck on Bali if ash hits DPS for a few days/weeks. I think the only way off would be via a ferry to java at that point.
Big thing is I don't wanna be stuck on Bali if ash hits DPS for a few days/weeks. I think the only way off would be via a ferry to java at that point.
Sep 23, 2017, 2:52 am
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I just checked into Amankila today which is much closer than Nusa Dua. So far we seem just fine. People are on Alert but what can you do.
so long as it doesn't blow and cancel my flight, I'll be on the island tomw 
Sep 23, 2017, 3:27 am
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Sep 23, 2017, 3:57 am
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Not sure how the CSP is on this as I no longer have this card.
Sep 23, 2017, 4:10 am
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In the same "boat" ... on my way to Bali when I read about the undersea earthquake and then the volcano alert gets upgraded. I can't risk being stranded on Bali so am making a detour to Sri Lanka instead. Insurance only helps if the event happens, not in minimizing one's risk to the event. In the end, I'm out of pocket a bit but paying for less uncertainty. Hotel was most accomodating in my case.
Sep 23, 2017, 6:10 am
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Wisest post here so far! The Indonesians do not have a record of false alarms when it comes to volcano warnings, and the current warnings are about as clear as can be that Agung is going to blow. Nonsense to feel secure because everything is fine now. Of course everything will be fine till the eruption starts.
I'd probably stay if I were an expat living around Denpasar, but as a tourist needing to fly out again in the next few weeks I'd exit ASAP.
I'd probably stay if I were an expat living around Denpasar, but as a tourist needing to fly out again in the next few weeks I'd exit ASAP.
Sep 23, 2017, 5:39 pm
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Here's a link for avaiation warnings in Indonesia.
May be helpful.
https://magma.vsi.esdm.go.id/vona/
May be helpful.
https://magma.vsi.esdm.go.id/vona/
Sep 24, 2017, 10:08 pm
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Yep. I've done the ferry a few times. Banyuwangi (BWX), Jember (JBB) and Surabaya (SUB) are the closest airports once you get to Java but they are all subject to closure depending on the wind in the event of an eruption. I've been nailed a few times in the past five years due to airport closures in Surabaya due to volcanic activity, not fun.
Sep 25, 2017, 4:05 am
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Folks, please note - if becomes reality that getting out via ferry is the only realistic option - expect that tickets for foreigners will cost more than plane tickets. Locals will cash this opportunity on a big scale.
Sep 25, 2017, 7:08 am
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If you're talking about wooden boat or private fast ferry, then yes.
Sep 26, 2017, 1:04 pm
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SQ (and it's related subsidiaries) offering Travel waiver for flights booked for Sept 23-Oct 2
http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/media-centre/news-alert/?id=j7vdusqz
More airlines should be more proactive like this IMO.
http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/media-centre/news-alert/?id=j7vdusqz
More airlines should be more proactive like this IMO.