Indonesian Airports Resume Operations After Volcanic Ash Disrupts Thousands of Flights

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure

Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.

Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis in Indonesia

Indonesia’s main airport and several other air travel hubs reopened early on Tuesday after days of closure due to ash from a volcanic eruption, the Transport Ministry said. The ministry wrote on Instagram that the airport serving the capital Jakarta and four others near the city or around the island of Java are now operating again, as the air safety crisis that left hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded subsides. Mount Anak Krakatoa, about 150km (93 miles) from Jakarta, erupted on...

By Agence France-Presse

Multiple Mount Anak Krakatau eruptions since Sept 4, volcanic ash spread more than 150km away - The Straits Times

Multiple Mount Anak Krakatau eruptions since Sept 4, volcanic ash spread more than 150km away  The Straits Times

Indonesia flight disruptions send travellers on marathon journeys as fares surge, trains sell out

Flight disruptions caused by Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption are forcing travellers in Indonesia onto lengthy overland journeys as train tickets sell out and airfares surge.

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

Seven Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau, the transport minister said.

By Reuters

Banten Puts Health Facilities on High Alert as Anak Krakatau Ash Spreads

Banten activates 24-hour emergency services at health facilities as Anak Krakatau ash raises concerns over respiratory, eye and skin problems.

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds 41 flights to Jakarta on Sept 7 - The Star

Anak Krakatau eruption grounds 41 flights to Jakarta on Sept 7  The Star

MAHB: 41 flights to Jakarta cancelled following Anak Krakatau eruption

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 7 — A total of 41 flights to Jakarta (CGK) were cancelled at airports nationwide today follow...

Mount Anak Krakatau ash delays 624 flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

Indonesia’s state-owned airport operator InJourney Airports reported that volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount ...