In Reply to: Flights in and out, the truth... posted by reiki on Monday, 3. October 2005 at 22:57 Bali Time:
The only "extra" plane that was full was one going to Sydney on Sunday night. Other extra planes (4 QANTAS) were njot full.
Planes going in are not full. QANTAS are showing some downturn this week. Over the next 2 weeks planes are 1/2- 3/4 full. But remember that school holidays are finished then and wouldn't be full anyway. Those numbers will change as some people are still undecided.
The place won't be deserted but you will notice it is quieter. Life on the streets will be pretty much the same. Of course the Balinese are devistated but the soldier on for the tourists. On Sunday it was quiet but there were still people painting nails and whispering "billabong" along the streets. Aussies were still in the pubs cheering on the footy.
If you feel safe going I wouldn't worry about the other things you mentioned.