Following a period of volcanic activity from Mount Anak Krakatoa, Indonesian aviation authorities have resumed operations at eight airports that were previously shuttered for safety reasons. The closures, which began over the weekend, were prompted by the presence of volcanic ash in the airspace, a condition that poses severe risks to aircraft engines and visibility. According to the Indonesian Transport Ministry, the disruption affected nearly 3,000 flights and left approximately 340,000 travelers stranded across the region.

While both NDTV and SCMP report on the reopening, there is a slight discrepancy regarding the timeline of the resumption of services. NDTV reported that the ministry provided the update on Monday, whereas SCMP stated that the airports reopened early on Tuesday. The Transport Ministry utilized social media, specifically Instagram, to communicate the status of the airports serving Jakarta and surrounding areas on the island of Java. As the ash cloud dissipates, airlines are now working to clear the backlog of passengers, though the scale of the disruption remains significant for the regional travel network. Mount Anak Krakatoa, located roughly 150 kilometers from the capital, remains a focal point for ongoing monitoring by local authorities to ensure that air safety is maintained as volcanic activity continues.