Mount Anak Krakatau eruption closes six airports, strands 22,000

Mount Anak Krakatau erupted twice. It closed six Indonesian airports. Over 200 flights were cancelled. More than 22,000 passengers were affected.

Why it mattersVolcanic eruptions can shut down air travel across a region. They strand thousands of people. They disrupt business and family plans.

AustraliaAustralian travelers and Qantas passengers heading to or from Jakarta faced cancelled flights and were offered refunds or date changes.

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