China Eastern Passenger Opens Emergency Exit, Delays Landing at Kunming

A passenger on China Eastern Airlines flight MU5828, which landed at Kunming Changshui International Airport, opened an emergency exit door while the plane was taxiing, deploying the evacuation slide and causing a 20-minute delay for passengers to disembark. The man reportedly said he opened the door to "get some fresh air" after seeing an indicator light. No injuries were reported, and the passenger was detained by authorities and is under investigation for his motives and actions. The incident caused significant disruption and potential damage estimated between 100,000 and 200,000 yuan, prompting fines in that range under Chinese law. The event sparked a social media reaction in China but related posts were quickly censored. Crew members responded swiftly to the situation, ensuring no further damage or harm occurred.