Flights resume after volcanic eruption
Summary
Flights to and from Jakarta resumed after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced two days of airport closures and disrupted nearly 3,000 flights. Authorities also shifted schools in affected areas to online learning as the volcano remained under alert.
Key Points
- Flights resumed at Jakarta’s main airports after ash from Anak Krakatau forced two days of closures.
- Nearly 2,961 flights and about 341,000 passengers were affected by the shutdown.
- Authorities required aircraft inspections and restricted airspace around ash-affected zones before reopening.
- Schools in affected areas were allowed to shift temporarily to online learning to reduce exposure to ash.
