Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Hundreds of Flights in Indonesia
· World · CNBC, Fortune
Mount Anak Krakatau's continuous eruption over the weekend caused significant flight disruptions at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the second-busiest in Southeast Asia. At least 373 flights were affected by Sunday morning, with 167 cancellations reported at the main Jakarta hub alone. Volcanic ash reached altitudes of 50,000 feet, forcing airlines including Singapore Airlines and Scoot to cancel routes. While the eruption has ended, Indonesian authorities warn that volcanic activity remains elevated.
Why it matters
The disruption impacts thousands of travelers and highlights the vulnerability of major regional aviation hubs to natural disasters.
Read the original report — CNBC
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.