Jakarta airports stay closed after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption strands more than 270,000 passengers
Jakarta's main airport and three other airports have delayed reopening after a volcanic eruption forced widespread flight disruption across Indonesia. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres from the capital, erupted on Saturday and sent lava and ash into the air. The ash cloud led to closures, cancellations and diversions that left more than 270,000 passengers affected.The transport ministry said the figure covered the cumulative operational impact since 5 September 2026 and included flights that were cancelled, delayed or diverted. Eight airports halted operations over the weekend after ash was detected in their airspace, according to the ministry. At least four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
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Indonesia volcano eruption strands 270,000 as airport closures extend into Monday
Some 270,000 passengers have been left stranded across Indonesia after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau grounded more than 2,000 flights and forced airports to suspend operations for a second day. The volcano, which lies about 150 kilometres from Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday and continued to send ash into airspace over the capital and Lampung province through the weekend. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and three other airports extended closures until 6 pm local time on Monday after ash was detected near affected airspace.Officials said the volcano remained seismically active throughout the weekend, and Indonesia's Geological Agency warned on Monday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
