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.
Six flights from Penang to Jakarta were cancelled today, affecting approximately 1,000 passengers, due to the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. This closure is a result of volcanic dust from the eruption of Anak Krakatau. AirAsia, TransNusa, and Batik Air flights were among those affected. State executive councillor Wong Hon Wai announced the cancellations, noting that passengers were informed early, preventing any significant congestion at the airport.
Passenger movement was reported as normal at arrival and departure halls. Mount Anak Krakatau, located in the Sunda Straits between Java and Sumatra, began erupting at midnight on Friday. In response, Indonesia has closed eight airports in Java and Sumatra, impacting 58 international flights.
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