Qatar Airways cancels four Jakarta flights due to volcanic ash disruption

Qatar Airways cancelled four flights between Doha and Jakarta on September 7 due to volcanic ash affecting operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The affected flights are QR954, QR955, QR956, and QR957. Passengers are advised to check their latest flight status before travelling to the airport. The cancellations follow Indonesia's suspension of operations at six airports after the eruption of Anak Krakatao, with ash reaching the main international airport outside Jakarta more than 150 kilometres away. Emirates also reported disruptions on its Dubai-Jakarta route, with flights on September 5 and 6 delayed or cancelled. More than 22,000 passengers have been impacted by the suspension, with 209 flights affected, according to Indonesia's transport ministry. Other affected international routes included those to Singapore, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur. Volcanic ash poses a serious risk to aircraft as it can damage jet engines and impair visibility.