중국동방항공은 지난 토요일 상하이 훙차오 국제공항에서 자사 항공기가 탑승교와 충돌하는 사고가 발생한 뒤 승객들에게 사과했다. 항공사 측은 청두에서 출발해 이동하던 중 기계적 결함으로 사고가 발생했다고 밝혔으며, 모든 승객은 안전하다고 확인했다. 정확한 사고 원인은 조사 중이다.
중국동방항공은 청두발 항공기가 상하이 훙차오 국제공항 게이트로 저속 이동하던 중 기계적 결함으로 탑승교와 충돌했다고 밝혔다. 2026년 5월 2일 토요일에 발생한 이번 사고는 경미한 수준이었으며, 탑승객 전원은 무사하다.
항공사 측은 "비행 승무원들이 규정된 절차에 따라 즉각 조치했다"며 승객들이 질서 정연하게 하기했다고 전했다. 또한 "현재 정확한 사고 원인을 조사하고 있다. 승객들의 여행에 불편을 끼쳐 진심으로 사과드린다"고 덧붙였다.
트립닷컴(Trip.com)의 항공편 추적 정보에 따르면, 해당 기종은 에어버스 A350-900 광동체 항공기로 도입된 지 4년 3개월 된 기체다.
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.