{
  "id": 5944445,
  "title": "KLIA sets up rest areas for passengers affected by Jakarta airport closure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/klia-sets-up-rest-areas-for-passengers-affected-by-jakarta-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T07:21:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1526897/klia-sets-rest-areas-passengers-affected-jakarta-airport-closure"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has set up resting areas to accommodate passengers affected by the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. The closure was caused by volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau, a volcano located between Java and Sumatra. Passengers traveling to Jakarta on affected flights are advised to contact their airlines for the latest schedule updates. KLIA has designated resting areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to provide comfort to those affected by the airport closure.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has urged passengers travelling to Jakarta on affected flights to contact their airlines for the latest schedule updates after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}