Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Flights, Stranding Passengers

{"heading":"The Impact of Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption on Travel","subheading":"Passengers Stranded and Struggling","paragraphs":["The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau caused the closure of Jakarta's main airport, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and stranded passengers. Passengers faced stress and uncertainty, with some seeking alternative routes or refunds, while others had to extend their stays at increased costs.","Indonesian student Zafran Aiman Kamil was all ready to fly from Jakarta to Singapore for his first day of school at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. Instead, his Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight was cancelled due to the eruption, leaving him and his family trying to work out alternative travel arrangements.","Passengers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta faced a chaotic scene, with thousands of travellers awaiting news of their flight status. Many were forced to sit on the floor as they contacted their families and friends about their predicament.","In Singapore, passengers at Changi Airport were also affected, with flights being rescheduled throughout the day. Most flights were eventually cancelled as the closure in Jakarta was extended repeatedly.","An Indonesian tax consultant, Tommy, who was transiting through Singapore, saw the disruption as an extended holiday. He said, 'Actually, I saw news about the volcano activity two weeks ago, so I am not surprised. This happens quite often. My friends said to just treat it as an extended holiday.'"]}