Indonesian Volcano Eruption Grounds Flights and Strands Passengers

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

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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.

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption grounds 1,500 flights, leaves 170,000 passengers stranded

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption grounds 1,500 flights, leaves 170,000 passengers stranded

Indonesia Orders Airlines to Offer Refunds, Rescheduling After 8 Airports Close

Indonesia orders airlines to offer refunds or rescheduling after eight airports close due to Mount Anak Krakatau volcanic ash disrupting flights.