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Thai Airways cancels flights to Jakarta, volcanic eruption closes airports
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Thai Airways International cancelled flights to Jakarta on Monday as eight Indonesian airports, including two serving the Indonesian capital, remained closed because of ash from erupting Krakatau volcano.
Key facts
- The Thai flag carrier announced the cancellation of flight TG433 leaving Bangkok for Jakarta at 8am and the return leg, TG434, departing the Indonesian capital at 12.35pm.
- Thai Airways International cancelled flights to Jakarta on Monday as eight Indonesian airports, including two serving the Indonesian capital, remained closed because of ash from erupting Krakatau volcano.
- The Transport Ministry said 170,000 people have been affected by flight cancellations.
- Jakarta's main airport will remain closed until 6pm local time, its operators said on Monday on Instagram.
Summary
The Thai flag carrier announced the cancellation of flight TG433 leaving Bangkok for Jakarta at 8am and the return leg, TG434, departing the Indonesian capital at 12.35pm.
THAI cited flight and passenger safety for the decision due to ash over Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, the main airport serving Jakarta, it added. (continues below)