Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Shanghai Airlines jet tail strike: crew violated rules and concealed it
Shanghai Airlines flight FM9194 suffered a tail strike while landing at Pudong Airport. The investigation found that the crew violated operating rules and failed to report truthfully, and the incident was classified as a serious incident. In 2024, Shanghai Airlines flight FM9273 left four passengers behind after diverting to Lanzhou, and China Eastern apologized. The crew involved was disciplined, exposing safety culture problems.