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Etihad cancels Jakarta service, Emirates delays flights after volcanic ash closure
Abu Dhabi and Dubai carriers adjusted schedules on September 5 and 6 following temporary suspension of operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Etihad Airways cancelled its Abu Dhabi to Jakarta flight on September 6 and Emirates cancelled one Dubai to Jakarta service the same day after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The disruption affected 301 flights at the Indonesian airport, including 58 international services, according to Reuters.
Emirates adjusts Dubai Jakarta schedule#
Emirates cancelled flight EK356 from Dubai to Jakarta on September 6. The carrier delayed flight EK359 departing Jakarta for Dubai on September 5 and flight EK358 departing Dubai for Jakarta on September 6. The carrier advised passengers to check flight status before travelling to the airport and to update contact details through its Manage Your Booking service. Emirates said it was monitoring developments and would issue further updates when information became available.
Etihad delays Abu Dhabi services#
Etihad Airways delayed flight EY472 departing Zayed International Airport for Jakarta on September 6 because of the airport closure. The return service, EY473 from Jakarta to Abu Dhabi on September 7, was subsequently delayed. The airline said its teams were working to assist customers affected by the disruption.
Indonesian authorities suspend operations#
Authorities in Indonesia temporarily suspended operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday. Ash from Anak Krakatau had reached the airspace around the airport. The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, sent ash high above Sumatra that spread towards Java. Several airports were affected as authorities assessed conditions before resuming operations.
Regional network records wider delays#
Industry data for September 20 showed Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport recorded 220 delays and 24 cancellations. Abu Dhabi International Airport reported 119 delays and 2 cancellations the same day, while Dubai International Airport recorded 186 delays and 9 cancellations. The figures reflected operational pressure across Gulf and Southeast Asian aviation networks during the period.
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- gulfnews.comGulf NewsEmirates cancelled EK356 on September 6, delayed EK359 and EK358; Etihad delayed EY472 and EY473; 301 flights disrupted at Jakarta including 58 international services; Indonesian authorities suspended operations at Soekarno-Hatta after Anak Krakatau ash reached airspace
- travelandtourworld.comTravel and Tour WorldJakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport recorded 220 delays and 24 cancellations on September 20
- travelandtourworld.comTravel and Tour WorldAbu Dhabi International Airport reported 119 delays and 2 cancellations; Dubai International Airport recorded 186 delays and 9 cancellations on September 20
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