Russian tourists stranded in Vietnam after volcano eruption

Flight VN63 of Vietnam Airlines from Hanoi to Moscow was delayed due to the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia.

Consensus

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupted air travel in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam Airlines flight VN63 from Hanoi to Moscow was delayed or canceled.
Russian tourists were rerouted to flights operated by Aeroflot.
The Russian embassy in Hanoi was involved in handling the situation.
The eruption of Anak Krakatau caused airspace restrictions and flight cancellations.
Airlines adjusted schedules due to volcanic ash in the region.
The Russian embassy was in contact with Vietnamese authorities to resolve the issue.

Initially, a Telegram channel suggested that aviation insurance issues might have contributed to the delays, but this was later dismissed as a possible cause. — vm
Passengers were offered flights to Moscow with layovers in Shanghai or Guangzhou. — fontanka
Approximately 600 Russian tourists were waiting to depart from Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. — vedomosti
All passengers were rebooked on another airline and no tourists remained in hotels. — vesti
Vietnam Airlines told passengers the flight was canceled due to 'technical reasons'. — fontanka
The volcanic ash was detected in areas including Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Lampung, Bengkulu, and South Sumatra. — vedomosti
The closure of eight airports in Indonesia was extended, and free school meals were suspended in some regions. — vm