Six flights from Penang cancelled after Jakarta airport closed
Passengers received early announcements by airlines so there was no extraordinary congestion at the airport, said a state executive councillor.
Approximately 1,000 passengers faced disruptions as six flights from Penang to Jakarta were grounded today, in response to the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International airport in Jakarta. The reason for the closure was volcanic dust from the eruption of Anak Krakatau. According to state executive councillor Wong Hon Wai, the airlines - AirAsia, TransNusa and Batik Air - had informed passengers well in advance, preventing significant congestion at the airport.
Despite the situation, passenger movements at both arrival and departure areas were reported as normal by Bernama. On Friday night, Mount Anak Krakatau, situated in the Sunda Straits between Java and Sumatra, commenced its eruption. Consequently, Indonesia has shuttered eight airports in Java and Sumatra, impacting a total of 58 international flights.
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