Indonesia Closes Major Airports as Anak Krakatau Volcano Spews Ash

Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia

More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

Indonesia Extends Volcano Airport Closures

Indonesia extended airport closures and halted free school meals in some areas as ash from Mount Anak Krakatau continued to disrupt activities. (Source: Bloomberg)

Indonesia shuts airports as volcano erupts

Anak Krakatau spews smoke and ash as cancellations and delays leave more than 170,000 passengers stranded

Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed

Volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Krakatau delays more than 1,500 flights, including in the capital Jakarta About 170,000 passengers were left stranded on Sunday as Indonesia closed its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatau spewed a plume of volcanic ash and lava from more than 150km away. Schools across Jakarta were also affected with classes moving online on Monday, the city said in a statement, without specifying how long...

By Agence France-Presse

Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport

Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.

Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling 1,558 flights and affecting 170,000 passengers

The volcanic island of Anak Krakatau, located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands, erupted for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday and for 16 seconds about three hours later.

By The Associated Press

Loud sound, cloud of dust: Students, locals form human chain; first responders recall moments after building collapse

By Alok Singh, Drishti Jain

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

The closure of the eight Indonesian airports and suspension of flights has affected 170,000 people since Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Sunday, the transport ministry said.

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut as flights cancelled due to volcanic eruptions

By Reuters

List of 8 airports shut, international flights hit by Anak Krakatau eruption: 1,500+ flights grounded, 170K passengers stranded

Volcanic eruption halts Indonesia airport op

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By AFP

Malaysian newlyweds’ Bali high turns into five-day airport nightmare, no thanks to Anak Krakatau ash cloud

JAKARTA, Sept 7 — What was meant to be a week-long honeymoon in Bali turned into an unexpected ordeal for a young...

166,000 Passengers Affected as Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Soekarno-Hatta

Anak Krakatau's eruption forced Soekarno-Hatta to close temporarily, affecting 1,039 flights and disrupting travel for 166,351 passengers.

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights - thestar.com.my

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds six Penang-Jakarta flights  thestar.com.my

Indonesia opens 5 alternative airports as Krakatau ash closes 8 hubs

The Indonesian government has extended operational hours at several alternative airports to 24 hours to maintain ...