Melbourne to Taiwan Flight Door Collides with Boarding Bridge; China Airlines Arranges Alternative Flights
China Airlines flight CI058 from Melbourne to Taoyuan suffered a door collision with a boarding bridge during transit. The airline arranged alternative flights for affected passengers.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 21:51
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(CNA Reporter Yu Hsiao-han, Taipei, 14th) A China Airlines flight from Melbourne to Taoyuan today had its door collide with a boarding bridge during transit ground operations. China Airlines stated that they immediately notified passengers and assisted in arranging alternative flights according to their destinations.
China Airlines pointed out that on April 14th, flight CI058 from Melbourne scheduled to fly to Taoyuan, had its cabin door hit by a boarding bridge during transit ground operations. To ensure flight safety, the aircraft is undergoing inspection and maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures.
China Airlines said that because there was still time before the original scheduled departure, they immediately notified passengers and helped arrange alternative flights based on their destinations, doing their utmost to properly take care of the passengers. They apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate the passengers' understanding and cooperation. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150414
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(CNA Reporter Yu Hsiao-han, Taipei, 14th) A China Airlines flight from Melbourne to Taoyuan today had its door collide with a boarding bridge during transit ground operations. China Airlines stated that they immediately notified passengers and assisted in arranging alternative flights according to their destinations.
China Airlines pointed out that on April 14th, flight CI058 from Melbourne scheduled to fly to Taoyuan, had its cabin door hit by a boarding bridge during transit ground operations. To ensure flight safety, the aircraft is undergoing inspection and maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures.
China Airlines said that because there was still time before the original scheduled departure, they immediately notified passengers and helped arrange alternative flights based on their destinations, doing their utmost to properly take care of the passengers. They apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate the passengers' understanding and cooperation. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150414
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