More than 270,000 passengers have been stranded after Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, blasting ash 50,000ft into the sky and grounding more than 2,300 flights.
Seven airports, including Jakarta's main international hub Soekarno-Hatta, remain closed as volcanic ash blankets the capital and surrounding areas.
Operations have been suspended, with passengers left scrambling for refunds and alternative flights. One newlywed couple who spent a week in Bali said they will now be stranded in Indonesia for at least five days, with the next flight back to their home in Malaysia delayed until September 11.
Anak Krakatau had shown signs of activity since Friday before erupting twice on Sunday, Indonesia's Geological Agency said.
The volcano - which translates to "child of Krakatoa" in Indonesian - was formed following the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883, one of the most violent volcanic events in recorded history.
