Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupts travel at Changi and Jakarta airports

On Sunday, an eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau sent ash over the region. The volcano is about 180 km from Jakarta’s Soekarno‑Hatta airport, and the ash forced many flights to stay on the ground.

Airlines reported that at least 19 Singapore Airlines services were cancelled. In total, 301 flights were affected – 233 domestic, 58 international and 10 cargo flights.

One of the passengers, Ms Catrine Carina, a 31‑year‑old woman who is seven months pregnant, was about to board a flight at Changi Airport when she learned the plane was grounded. She may now need a new fit‑to‑fly medical note before she can travel again.

Many other travelers said they did not receive the airline’s SMS or app notifications. They only found out about the cancellations when they arrived at the airport.

Airport officials said that normal operations are expected to start again at 6.30 pm Singapore time on 6 September.

The ash cloud shows how a natural event can quickly shut down air travel, and how missed messages can leave passengers stranded. Travelers need to stay alert for sudden changes and keep checking for updates.

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