Jakarta Flight Relief
Singapore Airlines adds eight Jakarta relief flights following volcanic ash disruptions at airports.
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SIA specified revised departure times for six flights on Sept. 8: SQ950 at 1:10 p.m., SQ952 at 1:40 p.m., SQ956 at 7:30 p.m., SQ953 from Jakarta at 2:50 p.m., SQ955 at 3:35 p.m. and SQ957 at 9:25 p.m.
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The eruption led to the suspension of operations at eight Indonesian airports over the weekend, while Mount Anak Krakatau is located about 150 kilometres from Jakarta.
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In addition to the Singapore–Jakarta relief services, SIA introduced extra Singapore–Surabaya flights, including SQ9926 on Sept. 7 and SQ9922 and SQ9927 on Sept. 8.
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The cancellations on Sept. 6 and 7 included SQ968, SQ950, SQ952, SQ956 and SQ958, along with return services SQ951, SQ953, SQ955, SQ957, SQ959, SQ961, SQ963 and SQ967.
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Passengers booked through travel agents or partner airlines were told to seek assistance from those providers rather than directly from SIA.
Singapore Airlines added eight relief flights between Singapore and Jakarta on September 8 as Indonesian airports resumed operations after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel Travel Daily News. The airline had canceled 18 flights over the weekend and rescheduled six services on September 8, progressively rebooking affected passengers based on seat availability Travel Daily News.
The volcano, located about 150 kilometers from Jakarta, forced the suspension of eight Indonesian airports over the weekend The Meghalayan Express. Nearly 3,000 flights were halted during the two-day closure The Meghalayan Express. Travelers are urged to check SIA's flight-status page and update contact details, as schedules remain subject to operational and safety changes Travel Daily News.
SIA Rescheduled Six Flights With New Departure Times
Singapore Airlines specified revised departure times for six flights on September 8. From Singapore to Jakarta: SQ950 at 1:10 p.m., SQ952 at 1:40 p.m., and SQ956 at 7:30 p.m. Returning from Jakarta: SQ953 at 2:50 p.m., SQ955 at 3:35 p.m., and SQ957 at 9:25 p.m. Travel Daily News The airline also introduced extra Singapore-Surabaya flights, including SQ9926 on September 7 and SQ9922 and SQ9927 on September 8 Travel Daily News.
Weekend Cancellations Hit Multiple Singapore-Jakarta Routes
SIA canceled five outbound flights on September 6 and 7: SQ968, SQ950, SQ952, SQ956, and SQ958 Travel Daily News. The airline also suspended eight return services during the same period: SQ951, SQ953, SQ955, SQ957, SQ959, SQ961, SQ963, and SQ967 Travel Daily News. The cancellations affected thousands of passengers traveling between the two cities during the volcanic disruption.
Passengers Booked Through Agents Should Seek Help Directly
Passengers booked through travel agents or partner airlines were instructed to seek assistance from those providers rather than directly contacting SIA Travel Daily News. This rebooking procedure applies to all affected connecting itineraries across the Singapore-Jakarta corridor Travel Daily News. Airlines are urging passengers to verify departure times directly with carriers before heading to the airport.
Scoot Adjusts Schedules Alongside Parent Company Singapore Airlines
Scoot Airlines, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, re-timed six flights on September 8 and increased capacity on September 9 between Singapore and Indonesia Head Topics. Both carriers coordinated their responses to ensure passengers could still reach their destinations despite the volcanic disruption Head Topics. The sister airline's schedule adjustments complemented SIA's relief flights to restore service across the affected routes.
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