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Missed classes, extended holidays: Passengers stranded after Mount Anak Krakatau disruptions

Anak Krakatau has erupted since late on Sept 4, spewing volcanic ash as far as Bandung, 150km south-east of Jakarta.

SIA, Scoot cancel flights to and from Jakarta because of Mount Anak Krakatau eruption

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Jakarta airport closure extended as Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts flights

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