Air India flight from Delhi to Bali returns back due to volcanic eruption amid several cancellations

After several cancellations of Air India flights yesterday, AI2145 from Delhi to Bali on June 18 returned to Delhi citing volcanic eruption reports near the destination airport. The decision was taken in the “interest of safety” and the passengers landed back.

The airline said, "Air India flight AI2145 on 18 June 2025 from Delhi to Bali was advised to air return to Delhi due to reports of volcanic eruption near destination airport Bali, in the interest of safety. The flight safely landed back in Delhi and all passengers have been disembarked.

It added, “Inconvenience caused to passengers is sincerely regretted and every effort has been made to minimise it by providing hotel accommodation to the affected passengers. Full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling has also been offered to them if opted.”

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