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  "id": 5890466,
  "title": "AirAsia cancels, reschedules Jakarta flights amid Mount Anak Krakatau eruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/airasia-cancels-reschedules-jakarta-flights-amid-mount-anak-krakatau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:31:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2026/09/1526707/airasia-cancels-reschedules-jakarta-flights-amid-mount-anak-krakatau"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Several AirAsia flights to and from Jakarta have been cancelled or rescheduled due to ongoing eruptions of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait, according to the airline. The eruptions have produced significant volcanic ash clouds, posing a substantial risk to aircraft safety. AirAsia has communicated the flight status changes and recovery options to all affected passengers, stating that the airline is working diligently to ensure safe rebooking on the next available flight. The airline advises travelers to check their latest flight status before embarking on their journey, as the situation remains fluid. AirAsia continues to monitor Mount Anak Krakatau's volcanic activity and will issue updates to its travel advisory upon the resumption of normal operations. Passengers can verify their flight status via the AirAsia website or contact customer support for further assistance.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Several AirAsia flights to and from Jakarta have been cancelled or rescheduled following continued eruptions of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, which have generated extensive volcanic ash clouds.",
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : AirAsia Flights To, From Jakarta Cancelled, Rescheduled Due To Anak Krakatau Eruption",
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        "published": "2026-09-05T23:19:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Jakarta airport suspends flights due to Mount Anak Krakatau ash; SIA flights affected",
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        "title": "AirAsia reschedules flights to Jakarta as volcanic ash closes airport",
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        "title": "Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesia-cancels-flights-at-jakarta-airport-as-anak-krakatau-volcano-5892378",
        "published": "2026-09-06T01:50:05.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesia-cancels-flights-at-jakarta-airport-as-anak-krakatau-volcano",
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        "title": "Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts",
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        "published": "2026-09-06T01:53:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts hundreds of flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesias-anak-krakatau-eruption-disrupts-hundreds-of-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T02:32:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/indonesia-cancels-flights-at-jakarta-airport-as-anak-krakatau-volcano-5891833",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:07:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Krakatau volcanic activity disrupts Jakarta-Makassar flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/krakatau-volcanic-activity-disrupts-jakarta-makassar-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:22:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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