More than 270 thousand passengers were affected after the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano forced the closure of seven airports in Indonesia. Anak Krakatau, located approximately 150 kilometers from Jakarta, erupted on Friday night, September 4.
As a result of the volcanic activity, more than two thousand flights were canceled, causing significant inconvenience to thousands of travelers in the region. The local authorities were forced to close the seven airports as a safety measure given the cloud of ash and smoke released by the eruption.
Anak Krakatau is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia and is located in the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java and Sumatra. This eruptive event has reignited concerns about air safety in the region, as volcanic ash can pose serious risks to aircraft.



