Two Jakarta-bound flights diverted to KLIA after Anak Krakatau eruption, says CAAM
Two Jakarta-bound flights were diverted to Kuala Lumpur International Airport following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia is assisting by providing alternative landing options while Indonesian airports remain closed due to volcanic ash.
Why it matters
Volcanic activity in Indonesia is causing significant disruption to regional air travel, highlighting the vulnerability of aviation infrastructure to natural disasters.
KUALA LUMPUR: Two flights bound for Jakarta have been diverted to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) following the eruption of Anak Krakatau, says the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
Its chief executive officer Norazman Mahmud said Malaysia is assisting Indonesia by allowing KLIA to serve as an alternative temporary airport for affected flights.
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