Volcano grounds 200 flights as Perth-Bali routes reopen

Mount Anak Krakatau erupted Saturday and Sunday. Ash closed six Indonesian airports, grounding 200 flights and stranding 22,000 passengers. Perth to Bali flights have begun reopening.

Why it mattersVolcanic eruptions can stop international travel for days or weeks. This affects holidays and business trips across the region.

AustraliaThousands of Australian travellers faced delays to Bali; flights from Perth are now resuming normal operations.

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A volcanic eruption closed Indonesia's main airports for two days. It disrupted nearly 3,000 flights. More than 340,000 passengers got stranded.

Why it mattersTravel chaos hit hundreds of thousands of people. If eruptions continue, Indonesia's airports could face longer shutdowns.

File image: Busy airport terminal interior with shops and arrival banners

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Krakatau eruption strands 340,000 travellers across Indonesia

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Anak Krakatau eruption strands 340,000 across Indonesia for two days

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