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China Eastern Apologizes After Plane Hits Boarding Bridge in Shanghai, Pays 300 Yuan Compensation
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Published on 3 May 2026
Passengers were safe but a bridge strike changed everything
China Eastern Airlines apologized after an A350 taxiing at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport struck a boarding bridge. The incident happened during a flight from Chengdu, and passengers safely disembarked after about a 30-minute delay. The airline offered 300 yuan compensation to delayed travelers and said it was reviewing procedures to prevent a repeat.
- An A350 taxiing at Shanghai Hongqiao hit a boarding bridge
- Passengers stayed safe and disembarked after a 30 minute delay
- China Eastern issued a formal apology and offered 300 yuan compensation
- The airline said it will review operations to avoid repeats
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