Anak Krakatau shuts Jakarta airport, affects about 22,800 passengers

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, forcing Jakarta's busiest airport to close and disrupting about 22,800 passengers.

Why it mattersWhen a major airport closes, it disrupts travel across a region and costs airlines and passengers time and money. This shows how a natural disaster can shut down a major transport hub with little warning.

AustraliaAustralian travellers on flights between Sydney and Jakarta faced cancellations or delays. The airport disruption affects thousands of regular passengers on the busy Australia-Indonesia route.

Corroborated bytheguardian.com

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