Papua Haze Grounds 19 Flights from Sentani Airport
A total of 19 flights to and from Sentani International Airport in Papua, Indonesia, were canceled due to thick haze limiting visibility. The cancellations impact passenger and cargo services to Wamena and Oksibil, with airlines grounding flights until safety requirements are met.
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