A passenger has been arrested by federal police after opening the emergency exit upon arrival at Melbourne Airport.

The incident occurred after Jetstar flight JQ507, arriving from Sydney, landed in Melbourne.

“We can confirm that a passenger opened the emergency exit door after arrival into Melbourne, which automatically deployed the slide,” a Jetstar spokesperson stated.

The spokesperson said the plane was parked at the gate at time.

“The passenger has been arrested by the AFP,” the spokesperson said.

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