Indonesia assures international flights continue, denying earlier reports of suspension amid West Asia developments.

JAKARTA: Indonesia has assured that international flights will continue amid developments in West Asia, denying earlier reports of a suspension.

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated the government is committed to maintaining global connectivity and passenger mobility.

He clarified that earlier news regarding a closure and suspension of international flights was not true.

“The media concerned has also made a clarification and withdrawn the report,” he said, according to ANTARA News Agency.

Director General of Civil Aviation Lukman F. Laisa also refuted reports that all international flights had been halted due to the situation in West Asia.

Lukman said authorities continue to closely monitor developments affecting international flight operations.

He added that passenger handling is being ensured to remain safe, orderly and well-coordinated.

As of March 17, two Qatar Airways aircraft remain stranded in Indonesia.

One aircraft is at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and another at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.

 The Sun Malaysia