{
  "id": 5897275,
  "title": "AirAsia cancels, reschedules Jakarta flights as Anak Krakatau erupts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/airasia-cancels-reschedules-jakarta-flights-as-anak-krakatau-erupts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T03:31:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/06/airasia-cancels-reschedules-jakarta-flights-as-anak-krakatau-erupts/234121"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — AirAsia has cancelled or rescheduled several flights to and from Jakarta due to the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, which has produced significant volcanic ash clouds. The airline warned that volcanic ash represents a substantial risk to aircraft safety, leading to operational adjustments for affected services whose flight routes could be impacted. AirAsia promptly informed passengers about the changes to their flight status and provided options for recovery. The company stated that it is working diligently to ensure passengers can resume their journeys safely on the next available flight. The airline emphasized that the situation is still evolving and urged travelers to verify their flight status before embarking on their journey. AirAsia continues to closely monitor the volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau and will issue updates to its travel advisory once normal operations resume. Passengers can check the current status of their flights on the AirAsia website or reach out to the airline’s customer support team for additional help.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — A number of AirAsia flights to and from Jakarta have been cancelled or rescheduled followin...",
  "key_points": [
    "AirAsia cancels/reschedules Jakarta flights due to Anak Krakatau eruption",
    "Volcanic ash poses safety risk to aircraft, prompting operational changes",
    "AirAsia assists passengers with flight status updates and recovery options"
  ],
  "editors_take": "AirAsia's flight adjustments in response to the Anak Krakatau eruption highlight the safety risks posed by volcanic ash clouds to air travel and the need for swift passenger communication.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "AirAsia cancels, reschedules Jakarta flights as Anak Krakatau erupts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/airasia-cancels-reschedules-jakarta-flights-as-anak-krakatau-erupts-5898190",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:31:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}