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Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment plane passenger opens emergency exit door because he 'wanted to get some fresh air'
A China Eastern Airline flight turned chaotic upon landing when a passenger suddenly opened an emergency exit - claiming he wanted 'to get some fresh air.' Footage shows the aftermath of the random act, which saw a male passenger yank the emergency handle before deploying the evacuation slide on flight MU5828, which was still taxiing on the runway as it arrived in Kunming from Changsha on 11 May. According to witnesses, the man appeared calm, but had told others he opened the door to get a breath of fresh air. But his bizarre actions reportedly caused chaos in the cabin, and passengers were prevented from disembarking the plan for around 20 minutes as crew members dealt with the situation. Though no one was hurt, the suspect, described as a young male, was escorted off the plane by police for further questioning, as reported by NeedToKnow. The flight took off from Changsha, China, and arrived at Kunming Changshui International Airport at around 8.42am on 11 May. In China, opening an emergency door on a plane can come with a steep fine - anywhere from £10,482 to over £20,000, depending on the aircraft and circumstances. In March 2022, a China eastern Airlines flight was involved in the third-deadliest aviation accident in the country's history. The domestic flight took off from Kunming Changshui International Airport bound for Guangzhou, but crashed on route, killing all 132 passengers and crew onboard. But this week's emergency door drama isn't the only bizarre incident to have occurred in the skies lately. Earlier this year, a United flight bound for Shanghai was diverted back to California three hours into the trip because the pilot forgot their passport. In March, UA Flight 198 left Los Angeles International Airport at 1:44 pm PDT and was scheduled to land at Shanghai Pudong International about 14 hours later until the pilot discovered his disastrous mistake. The flight was then diverted back to California and landed in San Francisco just after 5 pm, per flight logs tracked on Flight Aware. Passengers on the Boeing aircraft 787-9 then finally took off for Shanghai around 9 pm and arrived just after 12:30am local time. United arranged for a new crew to take the 257 passengers to Shanghai and provided them with meal vouchers and compensation for the inconvenience, the media representative said. The flight eventually landed at its destination six hours behind schedule, which impacted some of the passengers' plans. One passenger, who was flying for business, told CNN, that they had to reschedule their plans for Monday after the significant delay. A second traveler said they had to drive another two hours after landing in Shanghai, leaving them exhausted. Yang Shuhan, another traveler on the flight, said that the pilot announced his embarrassing mistake over the intercom and sounded 'very frustrated'. Yang told CNN that she received two meal vouchers totaling $30 to use for a meal at the San Francisco airport.
NZ Herald
11-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Mayor Wayne Brown's Manifesto for Auckland: Bed tax, reciprocal China visa, population plan
'That means ensuring population doesn't get ahead of council planning and investment. Auckland knows best what we can and can't do,' he said. He said the council was already working with the Government to enable more homes to be built, but the key focus was to develop tools to fund infrastructure. He said restructuring council-controlled organisations and integrating land use regulation with transport and infrastructure planning would mean the council could 'prioritise investment'. 'Now we need the Government to urgently get on with the legislative changes needed to give Auckland Council control of regional transport planning.' 'Mature enough to have a conversation': Immigration, population growth plan Brown wanted the Government to develop an immigration and population growth plan for the city in consultation with residents. 'I believe Aucklanders are mature enough to have a conversation about population growth and the trade-offs that come with having a bigger city,' he said. On tourism, Brown said Auckland was the gateway to New Zealand and 'the obvious place to host major events that will attract more international visitors'. Getting the most out of Auckland's visitor economy would be helped by a visitor bed night levy, a bed tax, Brown said. 'I strongly urge the Government to reconsider a bed night levy, especially given it's what Aucklanders want,' he said, referencing recent consultation feedback showing 60% of respondents supported the tax. 'A reciprocal visa policy with China would also help' get the most out of the tourism sector, he said. Brown pointed out the current transit visa Chinese nationals needed to pass through Auckland was a significant hurdle preventing the 'southern link' between Southeast Asia and Brazil. 'The issue needs to be resolved so airlines like China Eastern can provide this service linking those two huge economies together via Auckland, which will provide a huge jolt to our economy.' On innovation, Brown spoke of getting 'the incentives right so that more private investment flows in'.
Tourism Breaking News
07-05-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Etihad and China Eastern Airlines officially launched their joint venture
Post Views: 63 Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture (JV). The Etihad Airways – China Eastern Airlines JV, initially announced in June 2024, now becomes operational, offering seamless connectivity and a stronger combined network. This JV signifies the long-standing ties between the UAE and China by offering expanded travel options and seamless travel experiences for passengers travelling between major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Kunming, and key cities in the UAE and across the Middle East and Africa regions. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern's inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi last week, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The service starts with four weekly frequencies and will increase to a daily frequency starting 12 September 2025, further boosting connectivity between the UAE and China. Building upon the launch of the Joint Venture, the two airlines have also signed a new agreement between their respective loyalty programmes at the Arabian Travel Market on 29 April. Starting 1 June 2025, members of Etihad Guest and Eastern Miles programmes can earn and redeem miles across both airlines' global networks — unlocking greater value and seamless travel experiences for loyalty members. Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, said: 'The official launch of our Joint Venture with China Eastern is a major leap forward—not just for our two airlines, but for the future of both the UAE and China. By combining our networks and aligning our loyalty programmes, we're not only expanding choice and connectivity for our guests, but also setting the foundation for a new era of cooperation, innovation, and shared success across our markets.' Wan Qingchao, Executive Vice President of China Eastern, stated: 'The launch of the Shanghai-Abu Dhabi route and the implementation of the joint business cooperation with Etihad Airways are key achievements in advancing our shared vision under the Belt and Road Initiative. Backed by a modern Zayed International Airport, we will further enhance our transit capabilities and improve travel convenience for passengers.' The partnership is the first Joint Venture between a Middle Eastern airline and a Chinese airline, setting a precedent for future bilateral aviation agreements. Both airlines will continue to align in areas including codeshare flights, joint marketing initiatives, and customer experience enhancements. The new China Eastern flight currently operates four times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), with a one-way flight duration of approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes. The A330 aircraft is equipped with high-speed inflight Wi-Fi, enabling passengers to stay connected throughout the journey.
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Etihad, China Eastern Airlines celebrate start of Joint Venture
ABU DHABI - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern's inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28th April, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The service starts with four weekly frequencies and will increase to a daily frequency starting 12 September 2025, further boosting connectivity between the UAE and China. Building upon the launch of the Joint Venture, the two airlines have also signed a new agreement between their respective loyalty programmes at the Arabian Travel Market on 29th April. Starting 1st June 2025, members of Etihad Guest and Eastern Miles programmes can earn and redeem miles across both airlines' global networks — unlocking greater value and seamless travel experiences for loyalty members. The Etihad Airways – China Eastern Airlines JV, initially announced in June 2024, now becomes operational, offering seamless connectivity and a stronger combined network. This JV signifies the long-standing ties between the UAE and China by offering expanded travel options and seamless travel experiences for passengers travelling between major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Kunming, and key cities in the UAE and across the Middle East and Africa regions. Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, said, "The official launch of our Joint Venture with China Eastern is a major leap forward—not just for our two airlines, but for the future of both the UAE and China. By combining our networks and aligning our loyalty programmes, we're not only expanding choice and connectivity for our guests, but also setting the foundation for a new era of cooperation, innovation, and shared success across our markets." Wan Qingchao, Executive Vice President of China Eastern, stated, "The launch of the Shanghai-Abu Dhabi route and the implementation of the joint business cooperation with Etihad Airways are key achievements in advancing our shared vision under the Belt and Road Initiative. Backed by a modern Zayed International Airport, we will further enhance our transit capabilities and improve travel convenience for passengers." The partnership is the first Joint Venture between a Middle Eastern airline and a Chinese airline, setting a precedent for future bilateral aviation agreements. Both airlines will continue to align in areas including codeshare flights, joint marketing initiatives, and customer experience enhancements.
Al Etihad
30-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Etihad, China Eastern Airlines celebrate start of joint venture
30 Apr 2025 19:42 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark joint venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern's inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on April 28, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The service starts with four weekly frequencies, and will increase to a daily frequency starting September 12, 2025, further boosting connectivity between the UAE and China. (Supplied) Building upon the launch of the joint venture, the two airlines have also signed a new agreement between their respective loyalty programmes at the Arabian Travel Market on April 29. Starting June 1, 2025, members of Etihad Guest and Eastern Miles programmes can earn and redeem miles across both airlines' global networks, unlocking greater value and seamless travel experiences for loyalty Etihad Airways – China Eastern Airlines JV, initially announced in June 2024, now becomes operational, offering seamless connectivity and a stronger combined network. This JV signifies the long-standing ties between the UAE and China by offering expanded travel options and seamless travel experiences for passengers travelling between major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Kunming, and key cities in the UAE and across the Middle East and Africa De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, said, "The official launch of our Joint Venture with China Eastern is a major leap forward—not just for our two airlines, but for the future of both the UAE and China. By combining our networks and aligning our loyalty programmes, we're not only expanding choice and connectivity for our guests, but also setting the foundation for a new era of cooperation, innovation, and shared success across our markets." Wan Qingchao, Executive Vice President of China Eastern, stated, "The launch of the Shanghai-Abu Dhabi route, and the implementation of the joint business cooperation with Etihad Airways, are key achievements in advancing our shared vision under the Belt and Road Initiative. Backed by a modern Zayed International Airport, we will further enhance our transit capabilities and improve travel convenience for passengers." The partnership is the first joint venture between a Middle Eastern airline and a Chinese airline, setting a precedent for future bilateral aviation agreements. Both airlines will continue to align in areas, including codeshare flights, joint marketing initiatives, and customer experience enhancements.
