# Shanghai to Beijing flight hit by severe bumps

The incident raised concerns among Chinese aviation authorities and passengers, as it was not clear whether the sudden bumps were a result of weather conditions or technical issues with the aircraft. However, Air China released a statement confirming that the flight crew handled the situation according to procedures and did their best to maintain passenger safety during the incident.
Some passengers on the flight said that there were two bumps that were relatively strong, including one in which a female passenger was thrown to the ceiling of the aircraft. The flight attendants were also seen rushing to help passengers who experienced sudden motion sickness due to the intense turbulence.
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