Thousands of Australians stranded amid Indonesian volcanic eruptions

Volcanic ash and clouds are illuminated by lava from the crater of Mount Raung as seen from Songgon, Banyuwangi East Java, Indonesia, on July 11, 2015 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Indonesian authorities reopened the main airport on the popular resort island of Bali on Saturday after its closure on Friday due to a volcanic eruption on nearby Java island, an airport official said. Mount Raung in East Java has been erupting for nearly a week, forcing several airports in the region to close and causing widespread flight disruption on Friday. [Photo/Agencies]

SYDNEY - Thousands of Australian remain stranded in Bali on Monday, awaiting updates from Australian airlines about departures from Denpasar.

Qantas low cost subsidiary Jetstar and rival Virgin Australia have delayed or cancelled more flights to Australia's major holiday destination Bali, Indonesia on Monday following the latest advice on the volcanic ash cloud from Mount Ruang.

More than 10,000 Australian travelers are stranded or have their holiday plans ruined after disruptions from the ash cloud over Bali, local media reported on Monday.

July is Australia's largest period for international holidays, outside of Christmas, with families escaping the winter chill during the July school holidays.

One customer due to fly to Bali on Jetstar Sunday posted on social media he changed plans due to the continued cancellations.