More than 150,000 airline passengers have been stranded in Indonesia after volcanic ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta, according to BBC reporting, with later figures rising above 170,000.
Live updates
Loading updates…
Key facts
- Volcanic eruptions led to ash being detected in airspace near Jakarta.
- The BBC initially reported more than 150,000 stranded passengers.
- A later BBC update put the number of stranded passengers at more than 170,000.
- The disruption is linked to ash in airspace near the Indonesian capital.
More than 150,000 airline passengers have been left stranded in Indonesia after volcanic ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following eruptions, according to the BBC.
The disruption stems from ash entering the airspace near the Indonesian capital. Volcanic ash poses a serious hazard to aircraft, and its detection in flight paths commonly leads to flight cancellations and delays as a precaution.
In an initial report published by the BBC, more than 150,000 airline passengers were said to be stranded as a result of the eruptions and the ash affecting airspace near Jakarta.
A later update from the BBC raised that figure, reporting that more than 170,000 airline passengers were stranded following the same eruptions and the ash detected near the capital.
The BBC attributed the strandings directly to the ash detected in airspace near Jakarta. The reports focused on the scale of the passenger disruption rather than detailing the specific airports or airlines affected.
As reported by the BBC, the situation developed over the course of the day, with passenger figures rising between the outlet’s morning and afternoon updates.
Why it matters
Volcanic ash can disrupt air travel across entire regions, affecting travellers, airlines and connecting routes far beyond the eruption site. With more than 150,000 passengers reported stranded, the incident highlights how quickly natural events can cascade into large-scale travel chaos.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers were stranded by the eruption?
The BBC initially reported more than 150,000 stranded passengers, then raised the figure to more than 170,000 in a later update.
Why were flights disrupted?
According to the BBC, volcanic ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions, which led to the passenger strandings.
Where was the ash detected?
The BBC reported that the ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta, Indonesia's capital.
Timeline
- Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded as airports extend closure
BBC World: Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from capital Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday.
- Indonesia airports reopen after volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded
BBC World: Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday.
- Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure
BBC World: Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.
- Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
BBC World: More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.
- Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
BBC World: More than 150,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.