中国東方航空は土曜日、同社の航空機1機が上海虹橋国際空港で搭乗橋に接触したことを受け、乗客に謝罪した。同社は、成都からの地上走行中に発生した機械的な不具合が原因であるとし、乗客全員が無事であることを確認した。原因については現在調査中である。
中国東方航空によると、成都発の航空機が上海虹橋国際空港で駐機場へ向けて低速で地上走行していた際に機械的な不具合が発生し、航空機が搭乗橋に接触した。この出来事は2026年5月2日土曜日に発生したもので、軽微なものと説明されており、乗客全員に怪我はなかった。
同社は「フライトクルーは規定の手順に従い直ちに対応した」と述べ、乗客は整然と降機したと報告した。「本件の原因については現在調査中です。乗客の皆様にご迷惑をおかけしたことを心よりお詫び申し上げます」としている。
Trip.comのフライトトラッカーによると、当該機はエアバスA350-900型ワイドボディ機で、就航から4年3か月が経過していた。
A joint US-Israeli attack on Iran has led to the cancellation or delay of at least 27 flights from Hong Kong to Middle East destinations, stranding hundreds of travellers at the city's airport. The Hong Kong government has issued a fresh warning against travel to Iran amid the strikes. Cathay Pacific has suspended all operations in the region.
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An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China's Xinjiang that killed five and injured 24 has blamed construction flaws and safety violations, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities. The accident occurred on August 6, 2025, at a scenic spot in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, when a suspension cable snapped.
Rising airline fuel surcharges and the Middle East conflict are deterring Hong Kong residents from long-haul travel, favoring safe and affordable high-speed rail trips to mainland China. Traveler Mr Lau and his wife took a train to neighboring Guangzhou for a three-day trip costing about HK$500. Hong Kong Tourism Association executive director Timothy Chui Ting-pong said the changes have encouraged visits to cross-border destinations.
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Hong Kong International Airport expects revenue to grow by up to 10% this year despite disruptions from the Iran conflict, its CEO Vivian Cheung Kar-fay said. She aims to position the facility as an alternative aviation hub to the Middle East. The airport anticipates welcoming about 70 million passengers, up from 61 million last year.
Bereaved families of the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash victims protested on Monday in front of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul over the recent discovery of additional remains in the wreckage. They condemned the sloppy disaster recovery process and demanded an apology from the government along with a thorough investigation.
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Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of its flights to Dubai and Riyadh until March 31 amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. The decision follows US-Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this month and prioritizes passenger safety. The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation for possible further schedule changes.