Anak Krakatau ash disrupts Lampung-Jakarta flights

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Bandarlampung, Lampung (ANTARA) – Several flights between Lampung and Jakarta were canceled at Radin Inten II International Airport after volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau spread into flight paths.

“Following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, which sent volcanic ash into airspace along flight routes on Saturday (5/9), several flights to and from Radin Inten II were canceled,” Kiki Eprina Arieanti, general manager of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia’s Radin Inten II International Airport, said.

In a statement received here Sunday, she said the cancellations were made to protect the safety of passengers and flight crews.

The canceled flights on Saturday were Transnusa 5205 from Cengkareng (CGK) to Lampung (TKG), Transnusa 5206 from Lampung (TKG) to Jakarta (CGK), and Lion Air 242 from Cengkareng (CGK) to Lampung (TKG).

“Today, several flights to and from Radin Inten II have experienced delays to their scheduled departures or arrivals,” she said.

The delayed flights included Garuda Indonesia 073 from Lampung (TKG) to Jakarta (CGK), Citilink Indonesia 904 from Cengkareng (CGK) to Lampung (TKG), and Citilink Indonesia 905 from Lampung (TKG) to Jakarta (CGK).

“Radin Inten II’s operations team has coordinated with airlines and relevant agencies to assist affected passengers and regularly update information on disrupted flight schedules,” she said.

She urged travelers using Radin Inten II International Airport to monitor their flight schedules and coordinate with airlines to confirm departure times.

“Management of InJourney Airports at Radin Inten II remains coordinated with all relevant parties to serve airport users and hopes the Anak Krakatau eruption can soon be brought under control,” she said.