China Eastern Says Sorry for Boarding Bridge Collision at Shanghai Airport
China Eastern said a mechanical failure caused the minor collision, and all passengers disembarked safely after the aircraft struck the bridge.
- Today, a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 struck a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport while taxiing to its gate after arriving from Chengdu.
- China Eastern reported a mechanical malfunction occurred during slow taxiing toward the gate; the aircraft had been in service for four years and three months.
- After a 30-minute delay, passengers disembarked safely from the opposite side of the aircraft; traveller Liu reported hearing a collision sound and received 300 yuan compensation.
- China Eastern apologized for the inconvenience, confirming all passengers disembarked safely in orderly fashion; authorities and the airline are investigating the exact cause of the malfunction.
- The incident occurred during the May Labour Day holiday when authorities estimated around 1.52 billion people would travel across China; the airline ranks among three major carriers.
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China Eastern Aircraft Strikes Boarding Bridge Taxiing In Shanghai, Airline Offers 300 Yuan To Delayed Passengers
Beijing: China Eastern Airlines issued an apology on Saturday after one of its aircraft made contact with a boarding bridge while taxiing to the gate at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The Shanghai-based carrier said the incident occurred as the flight from Chengdu appro
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AlKhaleej TodayChina Eastern plane hits boarding bridge at Shanghai airport, no injuries reported
SHANGHAI — China Eastern Airlines apologized to passengers after one of its aircraft struck a boarding bridge while taxiing at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Saturday.The airline said the flight from Chengdu experienced a “mechanical malfunction” as it was moving slowly toward the gate, leading to a minor collision with the bridge.All passengers on board were safe, and the crew handled the situation according to established procedure…
China Eastern flight collides with jet bridge after mechanical failure in Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines on Saturday issued an apology after one of its domestic flights experienced a mechanical malfunction following landing, resulting in partial contact with a jet bridge while taxiing toward the gate.
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