Indonesia’s Six Airports Suspend Operations After Anak Krakatau Eruption
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- An eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau led six Indonesian airports to suspend flight operations because of volcanic ash.
- Soekarno-Hatta International Airport said the suspension affected 301 flights, including 58 international services, and stranded hundreds of passengers.
An eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel across Indonesia, forcing six airports to suspend operations and affecting hundreds of flights at Jakarta’s main airport.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flights until 5:30 p.m. because of volcanic ash, according to a post on Instagram. The suspension was extended several times, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at the airport.
Airport operator Angkasa Pura said the disruption affected 301 flights, including 58 international flights. Authorities also halted some school activities and fishing after the eruption.
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