Durban residents stranded in Bali book flights home
Several Durban residents stranded in Bali have managed to book flights to return home.
Jason Labuschagne says they can't wait to get back home and see their two sons, who are currently staying with their grandparents.
"We are now leaving on Sunday. We have been lucky enough to have a complimentary stay in our hotel for the night, and a cheaper rate for the rest of our stay here," he said.
Flights in and out of the Indonesian island have resumed.
The international airport there was shut for several days after a volcano started spewing ash and smoke, triggering an emergency on the island.
The alert level for on Mount Agung remains at the maximum level.
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A change in wind direction has blown the ash and smoke away from the airport, prompting authorities to reopen the facility yesterday afternoon.
Yellowwood Park resident, Michelle McLeland is also in Bali.
"We are calm where we are. The hotel has been amazing. We decided to stay and not put ourselves through the stress we've seen other tourists putting themselves through trying to find alternate routes back home. Out flight out has been booked for Sunday. The airport is working through the backlog," she said.
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Glenwood pre-school owner, Jenna Kreel says local residents have been extremely helpful.
"There are some people handing out dust masks to cover our mouths and faces from the ash. Although we have been told not to worry about that, it is just precautionary," she said.
"We are now leaving on Sunday. We have been lucky enough to have a complimentary stay in our hotel for the night, and a cheaper rate for the rest of our stay here," he said.
Flights in and out of the Indonesian island have resumed.
The international airport there was shut for several days after a volcano started spewing ash and smoke, triggering an emergency on the island.
The alert level for on Mount Agung remains at the maximum level.
NOW READ: South African speaks of 'absolute chaos' in Bali
A change in wind direction has blown the ash and smoke away from the airport, prompting authorities to reopen the facility yesterday afternoon.
Yellowwood Park resident, Michelle McLeland is also in Bali.
"We are calm where we are. The hotel has been amazing. We decided to stay and not put ourselves through the stress we've seen other tourists putting themselves through trying to find alternate routes back home. Out flight out has been booked for Sunday. The airport is working through the backlog," she said.
ALSO READ: This is what will happen to an airplane if it flies through a volcanic ash cloud
Glenwood pre-school owner, Jenna Kreel says local residents have been extremely helpful.
"There are some people handing out dust masks to cover our mouths and faces from the ash. Although we have been told not to worry about that, it is just precautionary," she said.