Flights resume gradually in Indonesia after volcanic eruption
Five airports, including the country's main hub serving the capital Jakarta, reopened after authorities cleared volcanic ash from critical infrastructure.
Indonesia's major airports began reopening on Tuesday after a volcanic eruption halted nearly 3,000 flights and stranded over 340,000 passengers. The eruption of Anak Krakatau, located between Java and Sumatra, caused the disruption. Five airports, including the main hub for Jakarta, resumed operations after authorities cleared volcanic ash.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that it may take more time for flight schedules to return to normal as they ensure the airworthiness of the nearly 180 jets at Jakarta's Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Airport operator Angkasa Pura Indonesia cleared the runway and other areas of volcanic ash to make flights safe.
Some Indonesian passengers, like Heri and Nozomi, expressed relief and confusion respectively over the reopening, as many were unsure of when they would be able to travel. Anak Krakatau, which erupted on Saturday, has been sporadically active since its emergence from the sea nearly a century ago.
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