Philippine heartthrob Alden Richards is still seeking answers — and compensation — after discovering severe damage to his beloved bicycle during a flight on Cathay Pacific. Nearly 24 hours have passed since he first chose to speak out publicly, and no official response has come yet from the airline. The actor-turned-director’s frustration has sparked a media firestorm and rallied support from the cycling community.

🧱 The Core Issue: A Fractured Bike Frame

Alden, a passionate cyclist, took to Instagram earlier this week with a striking photo showing a cracked bike frame inside his luggage. His caption didn’t mince words:

“Shoutout to [Cathay Pacific] for fracturing my bike frame and unloading my bike box and bike rack on my way home to the Philippines. This is very upsetting!” entertainment.inquirer.net+10gmanetwork.com+10philstar.com+10instagram.com

He tagged the airline directly and urged them to act, fuelled by both anger and disappointment.

📱 Social Media Storm & Celebrity Support

Alden’s post quickly went viral, shared and reshared across TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Notably, fellow bike enthusiast and Kapuso star Kristoffer Martin reshared the post, lending it emotional weight m.facebook.comgmanetwork.com.

Major news outlets—including GMA News Online, Philstar, and ABS-CBN—have since run feature stories describing the incident as troubling and out of character for a major international carrier entertainment.inquirer.net+9gmanetwork.com+9philstar.com+9.

🤝 Cathay Pacific’s Silence: An Investigation Underway

A brief statement from Cathay Pacific’s spokesman confirmed:

“The airline is aware of Alden’s case and is currently investigating.”

That update appeared within some articles but has yet to be issued directly on Alden’s post. It’s the only acknowledgment so far — and still no timeline for resolution or repair entertainment.inquirer.net+6gmanetwork.com+6m.facebook.com+6.

🗣️ Why This Matters: More Than Just a Bike

Let’s put things into perspective:

Bicycles aren’t just equipment — for Alden, they symbolize passion, fitness, and personal well-being.

A broken frame isn’t easily fixed; most likely, it’s a total write-off.

With his directorial debut “Out of Order” approaching, this damage disrupts more than just rides — it may cost time, preparation, or even personal calm.

🧭 What’s Next? Awaiting a Resolution

Fans and fellow cyclists eagerly await Cathay’s next move.

Will they offer to repair or replace the bike?

Is compensation coming?

And how long will this back-and-forth stretch?

Alden has stayed publicly quiet since the initial post — his patience evident, but frustration also apparent.

📝 Conclusion: A Star Demands an Answer

Alden Richards has always been more than just an entertainer — he’s a role model, advocate for health, and dedicated cyclist. When his bike was harmed, he didn’t brush it under the rug; he called for accountability in a highly public way.

Now, the ball is in Cathay Pacific’s court. Will they step up and treat this as the serious mishandling it is? Or will their response quietly disappoint the communities that look up to people like Alden?

Alden Richards bad trip, shoutout to airline after bike damage
Actor Alden Richards is upset after his bike frame was damaged on his flight home to the Philippines.

In his Instagram post on Monday, June 23, Asia’s Multimedia Star shared a photo of his bike frame with a crack.

“This is very upsetting!” the actor said in the caption of his post.

He slammed Cathay Pacific for what happened.

“Shoutout to Cathay Pacific for fracturing my bike frame and unloading my bikebox and bike rack on my way home to the Philippines,” Alden said.

“Please do something about this,” he added.

As of this writing, Cathay Pacific has yet to respond to the actor’s post