10 injured on Cathay Pacific flight from Australia that encountered turbulence

Ten people have been injured on flight between Brisbane, Australia and Hong Kong that encountered turbulence.

Medics boarded flight CX156 when it arrived in Hong Kong on Saturday, May 24, 2026, after crew and passengers sustained injuries during a turbulent flight. Photo: Grace Chan, via Threads.

Cathay Pacific’s CX156 arrived in Hong Kong at 6.45am on Saturday, with medics boarding the plane to assess the condition of passengers and crew.

According to the flagship airline, four passengers and six cabin crew members sustained minor injuries, with eight sent to hospital.

A video posted to social media appeared to show debris and food scattered across the floor of the aircraft.