Abstract: A canopy device, especially for aircraft bridges, adapted to cover between two through-openings which are orientable into alignment with one another and located each in one body the first one of which carries the canopy device and includes the first opening which is generally vertical, and the second body is a craft of varying shape, including the second opening. The canopy device has a front portion which is movable into engagement with the craft to provide a weatherproof passage between the openings. Protective pads are pivotally mounted to the side of the canopy facing the craft and the uppermost pad pivots in forward-downward direction due to gravity, whereupon the next pads will follow successively into engagement with the craft.