Have you ever been in turbulence on board a plane so intense that the overhead compartment falls apart?
An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta was hit by such strong turbulence on Wednesday afternoon (May 5) that there were even cracks in the overhead cabins.
According to Mashable, it was about 45 minutes before landing that turbulence hit the Airbus A330-200.
Based on photos on Twitter from passengers on board, food items were also strewn all over the ground.
31 people were injured.
The airline issued a statement saying that it has sent a support team from its base in Abu Dhabi.
The airline is also assisting passengers scheduled to travel on this flight, by rebooking them on alternate flights or providing hotel accommodation.
The plane’s return flight from Jakarta to Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to the cabin’s damage, said the report.
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