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Story from Lion Air<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sentani, Indonesia<\/strong>, October 11, 2026 –<\/b>\u00a0Smog and poor weather conditions at a number of departure airports and destination airports can disrupt the smooth flight. The limited visibility makes it more difficult for the pilot to see the runway and the surrounding conditions when the plane is about to land or take off. Therefore, aviation needs to adjust the conditions at each airport to still meet safety requirements.<\/p>\n

The impact of the weather can cause flight delays for a long time until the flight is canceled. This is because the plane that will serve the next flight needs to complete the previous trip first. When the previous flight was delayed due to the weather, the arrival time of the plane at the destination airport also shifted and had an impact on the next departure schedule. Under certain conditions, this series of delays can affect the next flight schedule, so adjustments are needed by considering weather conditions and safety requirements at each airport.<\/p>\n

The decision to postpone or cancel (flight adjustment) is made by considering weather conditions and safety requirements. This step is necessary so that the flight is not forced when the conditions are not possible, while still prioritizing the safety of customers and the flight crew.<\/p>\n

Affected customers can…<\/p>\n

Click the link to read the full story! ->\u00a0Lion Air media statement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n