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  "id": 6202728,
  "title": "Jakarta airport reopens as Anak Krakatau ash disruption eases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/jakarta-airport-reopens-as-anak-krakatau-ash-disruption-eases",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T00:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127040/jakarta-airport-reopens-as-anak-krakatau-ash-disruption-eases"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia's main airport and four nearby airports reopened on Tuesday following several days of closures due to ash disruption from Mount Anak Krakatau, according to the country's Transport Ministry. Over the weekend, the volcano caused eight airports to suspend operations, resulting in the cancellation or delay of nearly 3,000 flights and the stranding of more than 340,000 passengers. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, which was particularly affected, resumed flight operations despite ongoing volcanic activity. Airlines now face the challenge of transporting stranded passengers to their destinations.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA’S main airport and four other airports in and around Java reopened early Tuesday after several days of closures caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, Indonesia’s Transport Ministry said. The ministry said on Instagram that airports...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Anak Krakatau ash disrupts 2,961 flights, strands 341,000 passengers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-2-961-flights-strands-341-000-passengers",
        "published": "2026-09-07T22:13:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "SIA to add 8 relief flights between Singapore and Jakarta for customers affected by Mount Anak Krakatau eruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sia-to-add-8-relief-flights-between-singapore-and-jakarta-for",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:20:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Khaosod English",
        "title": "Indonesia reopens Jakarta airports after Anak Krakatau ash disrupts 2,961 flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indonesia-reopens-jakarta-airports-after-anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-2",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:40:05.000Z"
      }
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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."
}