Overview
- China Eastern’s Chengdu–Shanghai flight struck a double boarding bridge while taxiing to its gate after the airline reported a mechanical problem.
- The impact damaged the movable walkway used for boarding and the aircraft, and the airline said no passengers or crew were injured.
- Passengers waited on board for about 30 minutes before exiting from the opposite side of the plane using an undamaged door.
- China Eastern apologized for the disruption and gave compensation to travelers, according to media reports.
- The event took place during China’s May Day Golden Week travel surge, and officials are inspecting the damaged bridge and aircraft as they investigate the cause.