Cairns, Australia travelers face sudden AirAsia route axing; what stranded passengers can do next and how to protect future trips.

CAIRNS, Australia — Sun-seekers in Cairns who thought a nonstop hop to Bali was locked in for spring are now scrambling after Indonesia AirAsia unexpectedly cut the route that linked Far North Queensland with Denpasar. The three-weekly service, launched only last year, will cease on September 19, leaving some holidaymakers abroad and many more chasing refunds.