Travel chaos hits Changi and Jakarta airports as volcanic ash grounds flights between the two hubs

Singapore

Conflicting airline notices meant some travellers turned up at Changi Airport to find out that their flights were grounded, while passengers in Indonesia found themselves turned away after clearing immigration.

Affected passengers of the cancelled flights due to volcanic activity from Mount Krakatau queuing up at Singapore Airlines assistance counter at Changi Airport Departure Hall Terminal 2, Sep 6, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Alyssa Tan)

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Travel chaos hits Changi and Jakarta airports as volcanic ash grounds flights between the two hubs

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