Summary

A JetBlue passenger on Flight 161 bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, opened an emergency exit door and deployed the slide while the plane was taxiing at Logan Airport, Boston, on Tuesday evening.

Witnesses say the man had been arguing with his girlfriend before acting.

Other passengers restrained him until police arrived.

The FAA confirmed no injuries, and Massachusetts State Police stated the man will face charges.

The incident caused flight delays but was deemed isolated with no public safety threat.