More airlines cancel flights to Jakarta after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption
Ash from the volcano forces suspension of operations at Soekarno-Hatta international airport.
Volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has forced the suspension of operations at Soekarno-Hatta international airport in Jakarta until 1.30pm local time, leading Malaysian airlines to cancel a significant number of flights. Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have cancelled 20 flights scheduled for the day, with AirAsia earlier announcing cancellations or rescheduling of several others.
Malaysia Airlines is cancelling 12 flights between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, while Batik Air is cancelling eight scheduled flights between Malaysia and Jakarta. Passengers are advised to check their flight status through the respective airlines' websites or contact their customer support for assistance.
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