Passenger / cabin crew injured as Fiji Airways flight hits turbulence

A Fiji Airways plane travelling from Sydney, Australia (SYD/YSSY) to Nadi, Fiji hit severe turbulence during a flight causing multiple injuries during the horror flight.

FIJI AIRWAYS BOEING 737-8X2 DQ-FJG (MSN 29968)

Three cabin crew and one passenger onboard flight FJ910 sustained injuries as a result of the incident on Wednesday night. Upon arrival at the airport, all four people were met by a waiting medical team and transported to hospital for a thorough checkup.

Four people have sustained injuries on a Fiji Airways plane after it hit severe turbulence during a flight from Sydney.

“We regret that one guest and three cabin crew members sustained minor injuries as a result," Fiji Airways wrote in a statement.

"The flight was met on arrival in Nadi by medical staff, and assistance was provided to all those affected.” they said

“Fiji Airways takes the safety and well-being of its guests and crew very seriously and regrets the occurrence of this event.”

Aircraft Information:

Airline: Fiji Airways 

Code: FJ/FJI

Aircraft: Airbus A350-941

Registration: DQ-FAI

Serial Number: 299

Engines: 2 x RR Trent XWB

First Flew: 24th October 2019

Age: 5.6 Years

Just while we are on Fiji Airways, Fiji Airways joined the Oneworld Alliance group a few weeks ago, making it the fourteenth member of the global airline group.
The other Alliance members are:

• Alaska Airlines, 
• American Airlines, 
• British Airways, 
• Cathay Pacific, 
• Finnair, 
• Iberia, 
• Japan Airlines, 
• Malaysia Airlines, 
• Oman Air, 
• Qantas, 
• Qatar Airways, 
• Royal Air Maroc, 
• Royal Jordanian  
• SriLankan Airlines