Travelers scramble as Anak Krakatau ash exposes gaps in contingency plans
Transportation Ministry data showed that more than 2,300 flights had been disrupted since Sunday, affecting 270,337 passengers. That was a sharp increase from a day earlier, when more than 450 flights affecting 170,000 passengers were disrupted.
Travelers faced mounting challenges as volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted flights and exposed shortcomings in contingency plans. Over 2,300 flights and 270,337 passengers were affected since Sunday, a significant surge from the previous day when 450 flights and 170,000 passengers were disrupted. Eight airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, remained closed on Monday due to ashfall, leaving travelers with limited options.
The eruption, which lasted up to 25 hours, sent ash plumes up to 50,000 feet, causing ongoing disruptions. Critics questioned the government's contingency plans and communication, as travelers scrambled for alternatives amid mounting uncertainty over when flights would resume.
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