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A huge volcanic eruption has disrupted flights for more than 270,000 passengers in Indonesia.
The powerful eruption at Mount Anak Krakatau forced the closure of eight Indonesian airports, including two serving the capital Jakarta, Indonesia's transport minister said.
More than 2,000 flights have been delayed and around 963 of those were from or to Jakarta's main airport, Soekarno-Hatta.
The closures have left passengers stranded and confused at both ends of the region's busiest air route, with some only finding out their flights had been grounded after reaching the gate.
Here is what to know if you have a holiday booked in Indonesia following the eruption.
Is there a risk of another eruption or tsunami?
Anak Krakatau sits halfway between the islands of Java and Sumatra, in the Sunda Strait roughly 150km from Jakarta.
Ash from the volcano reaching as high as 50,000ft (15,000m) on the Sumatra side has blanketed the capital and surrounding areas since it erupted late on Friday, prompting the airport closures on safety grounds.
The volcano has been on alert level 3 since 2 July – the second highest alert level.
But the disaster mitigation agency has said there is no imminent risk of a tsunami from Anak Krakatau.
Four other Indonesian volcanoes are also on alert level 3. They are: Mount Semeru in East Java, Merapi, Lewotobi Laki-laki and Sinabung.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent.
Are flights still running?
The eruption caused the closure of eight Indonesian airports.
Soekarno Hatta Airport and Halim Airport in Jakarta were temporarily closed due to the volcanic ash clouds from Mount Anak Krakatau on 5 September.
Both airports have reopened, but there are continued flight disruptions and many flights are cancelled or delayed, according to the UK government.
Most of the cancelled flights were on routes between Bali and Jakarta, operated by Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, TransNusa, Citilink and Pelita Air, Gede Eka Sandi Asmadi, head of the airport's communication and legal division, said.
Check with your airline for the latest status of your flight, and what to do if your flight has been affected.
What does the UK government say?
The UK’s Foreign Office (FCDO) has advised against all travel to a number of volcanoes in Indonesia.
The following locations are included in the advice:
- Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province, to within 7km of the crater
- Mount Sinabung, Karo Regency, North Sumatra, to within 5km of the crater
- Mount Marapi, West Sumatra, to within 3km of the crater
- Mount Semeru, Lumajang Regency, East Java, to within 5km of the crater, in the south-east of Mount Semura to within 500m from any riverbank of the Besuk Kobokan river for 13km from the crater
- Mount Ruang, Northern Sulawesi, to within 7km of the crater
- Mount Ibu, North Maluku Province, to within 7km of the crater.
Should I cancel my holiday?
The conditions for cancelling your trip will be dependent on your holiday provider, so it’s best to contact them if you’re looking to postpone.
There is no obligation for companies to refund bookings if you want to cancel, and you will not be able to claim on your travel insurance due to safety concerns unless government advice changes.
If you do have travel insurance, some policies include natural disaster cover for an event that prevents you from reaching your holiday destination. Check your insurance policies and speak to your insurer to see where you stand.