Indonesia Tightens Flight Controls as Forest Fire Haze Threatens Air Safety

Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation has tightened flight controls in response to smoke haze from forest and land fires, the ministry announced. The move aims to protect passenger safety as thick smoke reduces visibility across affected regions. The ministry is coordinating with aviation authorities to monitor conditions and adjust flight operations as needed. Haze from seasonal fires has repeatedly disrupted air travel in Indonesia in recent years, forcing delays and diversions at major airports. Officials have not yet said how long the tighter controls will remain in place.