Cathay Pacific Flight CX156 Hit by Turbulence

Ten people injured, including two Australians, after a brief but intense turbulence event on a flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong.

Incident Overview

Cathay Pacific flight CX156, an Airbus A350-900, encountered turbulence on a Saturday flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong. The event occurred approximately two hours before landing and lasted only about two seconds, as flight attendants were serving meals to passengers.

According to the airline, six cabin crew and four passengers reported minor injuries. Eight individuals, including two Australians, required hospital treatment upon landing.

"Six cabin crew and four passengers reported minor injuries, and eight of them were sent to the hospital for further medical care."
— Cathay Pacific Statement

Response and Medical Care

Medical crews met the aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport at 6:45 am local time on Sunday. The airline confirmed that all injuries were minor and that affected individuals received appropriate medical attention.

Broader Context

This incident follows a severe turbulence event in 2024, when a British passenger died and dozens were injured on a Singapore-bound flight from the UK. Clear-air turbulence, which is most common near jet streams, remains a significant safety concern for modern aviation.

• Flight: Cathay Pacific CX156
• Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
• Route: Brisbane to Hong Kong
• Impact: 10 reported minor injuries; 8 hospitalized