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  "id": 5938650,
  "title": "Volcanic ash grounds 20 Malaysia-Jakarta flights by Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/volcanic-ash-grounds-20-malaysia-jakarta-flights-by-malaysia-airlines-5938650",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T07:54:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/06/volcanic-ash-grounds-20-malaysia-jakarta-flights-by-malaysia-airlines-batik-air/234169"
  },
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  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, September 6 — Both Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have canceled a combined total of 20 flights from Malaysia to Jakarta due to volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau affecting operations at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Malaysia Airlines announced it would cancel 12 flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Jakarta (CGK), including MH713, MH712, MH711, MH710, MH717, MH716, MH721, MH720, MH723, MH722, MH725, and MH724. The airline emphasized close monitoring of the evolving situation and urged passengers to update their contact information for timely notifications via email and SMS, or by contacting its Live Chat support. Batik Air canceled eight scheduled flights between Malaysia and Jakarta, comprising six services from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Jakarta and two from Subang to Jakarta. The carrier cited close coordination with aviation authorities and airport operators, highlighting its commitment to passenger and crew safety. The presence of volcanic ash in the airspace can impair visibility, disrupt navigation systems, and potentially affect engine performance. Batik Air assured affected passengers could reschedule their travel or request a refund, with assistance available through its Customer Care Centre or booking channels.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have cancelled a total of 20 flights between Malaysia and J...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Business : Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Cancel 20 Malaysia-Jakarta Flights Due To Volcanic Ash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/business-malaysia-airlines-batik-air-cancel-20-malaysia-jakarta",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:50:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air cancel 20 Malaysia-Jakarta flights over volcanic ash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/malaysia-airlines-batik-air-cancel-20-malaysia-jakarta-flights-over",
        "published": "2026-09-06T06:35:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Volcanic ash grounds 20 Malaysia-Jakarta flights by Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/volcanic-ash-grounds-20-malaysia-jakarta-flights-by-malaysia-airlines",
        "published": "2026-09-06T07:54:49.000Z"
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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."
}