Sparrow Hijacks Cathay Pacific Flight, Causes 50-Minute Delay at Hong Kong Airport
Viral
N
News18•31-01-2026, 08:01
Sparrow Hijacks Cathay Pacific Flight, Causes 50-Minute Delay at Hong Kong Airport
- •A Eurasian tree sparrow entered Cathay Pacific flight CX452 at Hong Kong International Airport, causing a 50-minute delay.
- •The flight, bound for Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was halted for security reasons due to the bird's presence in the cabin.
- •A passenger bravely caught the sparrow mid-air with a blanket, leading to applause from fellow passengers.
- •The incident, described as a 'free ride' for the bird, delayed the Airbus A330's departure and arrival.
- •Aviation experts note that birds in the cabin are rare but pose security risks; fortunately, no one was harmed.
Why It Matters: A sparrow caused a significant delay on a Cathay Pacific flight, highlighting unusual aviation disruptions.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...
