INACA Urges Airlines to Prioritize Safety Following Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com– The Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA) has urged airlines to continue prioritizing flight safety in managing flight operations and passengers in the aftermath of the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption.

INACA Chairman Denon Prawiraatmadja said all decisions regarding flight operations, both for passengers affected by the eruption and regular passengers, must fully adhere to flight safety considerations and applicable regulations.

“Airlines must avoid areas that may still be affected by volcanic ash in accordance with NOTAMs and recommendations from the relevant authorities,” Denon said in a written statement on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.

INACA said it continues to closely monitor the situation in coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and other aviation stakeholders.

The Mount Anak Krakatau eruption previously forced the closure of several airports after they were affected by volcanic ash. Several airports, including Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Radin Inten II Airport and Husein Sastranegara Airport, have since reopened, with flight operations gradually resuming.

INACA expressed its appreciation for the cooperation of all stakeholders in managing the impact of the eruption. The association specifically acknowledged the efforts of the government, airport operators, airlines, AirNav Indonesia, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), ground-handling providers and other relevant parties.

“On behalf of Indonesia’s national airlines, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all stakeholders, including the government, airport operators, airlines, AirNav, BMKG, PVMBG, ground-handling providers and others, who worked together throughout the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption,” Denon said.

He said the coordination during the eruption had been carried out effectively, allowing national flight operations to continue while prioritizing flight safety, security and passenger comfort.

INACA also thanked passengers for their patience and for complying with the regulations and procedures implemented during the disruption to flight operations.

During the operational recovery period, INACA called on airlines to provide appropriate options for passengers whose flights were affected, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Airlines were also urged to provide the latest information through 24-hour call centers, official websites and social media channels.

Meanwhile, INACA called on all stakeholders to maintain air connectivity. Operational disruptions caused by the eruption could affect public mobility, tourism and business activities.

“INACA, together with airport stakeholders and AirNav, will continue to seek the best solutions, including optimizing alternative routes and coordinating flight slots, to minimize the impact on the air transportation network,” Denon said.

INACA also called for cross-stakeholder coordination going forward to be carried out within a structured and integrated Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM) framework.

According to INACA, implementing ACDM would enable stakeholders to respond to flight operation disruptions more effectively and in a measurable manner based on the level of risk, while continuing to prioritize passenger safety, security and comfort.