{
  "id": 6218044,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T02:40:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/international/2026/09/08/indonesia-reopens-jakarta-airports-after-anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-2961-flights/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia has reopened seven of its main airports following disruptions caused by volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. The eruptions, which occurred in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, forced the closure of several airports and affected around 341,000 travelers. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta's primary gateway, and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport resumed operations early Tuesday after winds shifted and ash conditions improved. Seven airports remained closed as authorities conducted safety checks. Indonesia's chief infrastructure minister, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, reported that 2,961 flights had been delayed, diverted, or cancelled due to the volcanic ash. President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the need to enhance Indonesia's disaster-response capabilities, citing the country's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Anak Krakatau, the \"Child of Krakatau,\" emerged from the remains of the 1883 Krakatau volcano, which caused devastating tsunamis that killed over 36,000 people. A more recent eruption in 2018 claimed more than 400 lives.",
  "summary": "Indonesia has reopened Jakarta’s main airport and four others after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and affected about 341,000 travellers. The airports had been closed after eruptions from the volcano, in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, sent ash over Jakarta and nearby areas from Friday. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia’s […] The post…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indonesia reopens 7 main airports after Anak Krakatau ash disruption",
    "Soekarno-Hatta International and Halim Perdanakusuma airports resume operations",
    "2,961 flights delayed, diverted, or cancelled due to volcanic ash"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The resumption of Jakarta airport operations brings relief to travelers but highlights Indonesia's vulnerability to volcanic eruptions, prompting calls to boost disaster-response capabilities in a region prone to natural disasters.",
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      {
        "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": "The Vibes",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-08T00:37:00.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Singapore Airlines adds relief flights and retimes services to Jakarta after Anak Krakatau eruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/singapore-airlines-adds-relief-flights-and-retimes-services-to",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:01:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Bandung Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bandung-airport-reopens-after-anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:39:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}