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  "id": 6117464,
  "title": "Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/jakarta-airport-extends-closure-after-volcano-eruption-6117464",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T08:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260907/jakarta-airport-extends-closure-after-volcano-eruption"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jakarta's primary airport, along with three others, faced a setback in reopening on Monday following a volcanic eruption. The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, roughly 150 kilometers from Indonesia's capital, triggered a cascade of disruptions, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded. The eruption erupted on Saturday, emitting a stream of lava and a cloud of volcanic ash. Consequently, eight airports suspended operations over the weekend due to ash detection in their airspace, disrupting countless flights and leaving over 270,000 passengers stranded, according to the transport ministry's report on Monday. These figures represent the cumulative operational impact since September 5, 2026, encompassing canceled, delayed, or diverted flights. Italian tourist Michel Miegge, traveling with his girlfriend, was scheduled to return home on Tuesday; however, their flight was canceled. The 32-year-old software engineer expressed uncertainty about their next steps, stating, \"We don't have any news from the airline. We don't know if we stay another day in Jakarta or find another flight.\" They found a nearby hotel but were concerned that the situation might not improve.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA — Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening on Monday after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Indonesia's capital, erupted on Saturday, spewing a fountain of lava and a plume of volcanic ash. Eight airports had halted operations over the weekend after ash was…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jakarta airport and three others remain closed after Mount Anak Krakatau eruption.",
    "Volcanic ash disrupted flights, stranding over 270,000 passengers since September 5.",
    "Italian tourist Michel Miegge's return flight canceled, uncertain about next steps."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The airport closure prolongs travel disruptions for hundreds of thousands of passengers, including tourists like Michel Miegge, who face uncertainty about their next steps and possible extended stays.",
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        "published": "2026-09-07T13:18:30.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/jakarta-airport-extends-closure-after-volcano-eruption-6146257",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/jakarta-airport-extends-closure-after-volcano-eruption-6164055",
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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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