Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Indonesian Airports, Strands Thousands

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

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

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

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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

Thai Airways cancels flights to Jakarta, volcanic eruption closes airports

Thai Airways International cancelled flights to Jakarta on Monday as eight Indonesian airports, including two serving the Indonesian capital, remained closed because of ash from erupting Krakatau volcano.

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

Emirates, Qatar Airways, others cancel Jakarta flights today after volcano eruption

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

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

Volcanic eruption halts Indonesia airport op

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By AFP

Indonesia Keeps 5 Airports Open 24 Hours Amid Anak Krakatau Eruption

Indonesia will keep five alternative airports operating 24 hours as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupts flights at eight airports.

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...

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

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

BNPB prepares weather modification to clear Mt. Anak Krakatau ash

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is preparing weather modification operations to help washing ...