Cathay Pacific Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Boston Due to Smoke in Cabin

A Cathay Pacific flight departing from Boston Logan International Airport declared an emergency and made a precautionary landing after smoke was reported in the cabin and cockpit shortly after takeoff.

Flight Details
Flight CX811, an Airbus A350-1000 bound for Hong Kong, departed at 02:04 EST. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft stopped climbing at approximately 5,000 feet. Following standard emergency procedures, the crew held over Massachusetts Bay to dump fuel before returning to the airport.

Air traffic control cleared the flight for landing, and it touched down safely at 03:31 local time. Emergency vehicles were on standby as the plane returned to the gate.

Safety and Updates
Cathay Pacific confirmed there were no injuries among passengers or crew. The airline stated, „The aircraft landed normally, and our engineers are conducting thorough inspections to determine the cause of the issue.“

Passengers were kept informed about the flight’s status, with the airline offering apologies for the inconvenience. „Safety guides every decision we make,“ Cathay Pacific emphasized in its statement.

Impact on Operations
The incident caused disruptions, with several flights canceled from Boston this morning due to bad weather, compounding delays. Cathay Pacific currently operates five routes between the U.S. and Hong Kong, with a new route from Dallas set to launch in April.

Passengers are advised to check for updates regarding flight schedules.