Summary
- Travellers flying between Penang and Jakarta on Sunday face flight cancellations and disruptions.
- Services operated by AirAsia, TransNusa and Batik Air have been affected.
- Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport temporarily suspended flight operations after volcanic ash was detected.
- The ash came from Mount Anak Krakatau, about 158km from Jakarta between Sumatra and Java.
BAYAN LEPAS, September 7 — Travellers flying between Penang and Jakarta faced cancellations and disruptions Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affected operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Flights operated by AirAsia, TransNusa and Batik Air were among those affected. Jakarta’s main airport temporarily suspended flight operations after volcanic ash was detected early Sunday.
AirAsia said ash posed a significant aircraft safety risk and affected passengers had been notified of flight changes and recovery options. Mount Anak Krakatau, located between Sumatra.
And Java about 158km from Jakarta, has been erupting since late Friday. Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight status.
