Volcanic Ash Causes Cancellation of 20 Flights Between Malaysia and Jakarta

2026-09-06

Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air cancelled a total of 20 flights between Malaysia and Jakarta on Sunday. This decision was made following the presence of dangerous volcanic ash in the airspace near the Indonesian capital.

This situation stems from an ongoing volcanic eruption in the region. Volcanic ash can pose serious safety risks to aircraft, particularly to the engines, thereby forcing airlines to take precautionary measures for the safety of passengers.

The management of the affected airlines is monitoring the weather situation and volcanic activity from time to time. They will provide the latest updates to passengers regarding the status of affected flights through official communication channels.

Passengers holding tickets to or from Jakarta are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. The airlines are also offering assistance to affected passengers, including options to reschedule their travel or obtain a refund.

The safety of passengers and crew remains the top priority in flight operations. Aviation authorities will continue to work with relevant agencies to ensure the airspace is safe for commercial flight operations once again.