Volcanic eruptions can bring significant disruptions, especially to air travel, raising immediate questions about safety and operational readiness. As skies clear and flight schedules slowly begin to normalize, public sentiment often reflects a mix of apprehension and relief.
To gauge these sentiments, Mobopinions asked 300 respondents: “What do you think about the gradual resumption of flights after the volcanic eruption?”
What do you think about the gradual resumption of flights after the volcanic eruption?
Our poll reveals that a majority of respondents, 54.0%, expressed being ‘Concerned about safety’ regarding the gradual resumption of flights. This indicates a significant level of public apprehension following the volcanic event.
In contrast, 36.7% of respondents felt ‘Relieved it’s safe’, suggesting a notable portion of the public is confident in the safety measures being taken. A smaller segment, 6.0%, stated ‘I don’t follow this’, while 3.3% remained ‘Indifferent’ to the situation.
- Concerned about safety: 54% (162 answers)
- Relieved it’s safe: 36.7% (110 answers)
- I don’t follow this: 6% (18 answers)
- Indifferent: 3.3% (10 answers)
Who said what
Diving into the demographics, concerns about safety were prominent across most groups. Among respondents identifying as Perempuan (Female), 50.9% were ‘Concerned about safety’, a sentiment echoed even more strongly by those identifying as Female at 59.4%. Males also showed significant concern, with 50.0% selecting ‘Concerned about safety’.
Age-wise, the 45-54 demographic showed the highest concern, with 60.0% opting for ‘Concerned about safety’, closely followed by the 25-34 age group at 58.7%. Interestingly, the 35-44 age group stood out, with their top answer being ‘Relieved it’s safe’ at 47.7%, diverging from the overall trend of safety concerns.
Key takeaway
The results highlight a clear split in public perception regarding flight resumption post-eruption, with a majority still holding reservations about safety. This suggests that while operations may restart, building public confidence remains a critical task for authorities and airlines. Explore more vital insights and public opinions through Mobopinions research.
Methodology
Mobopinions Hot Question pulse poll of 300 respondents in ID. Respondents answered at the start of their survey session, before any screening.
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