Arrest warrant issued for man who opened plane door

A court has issued an arrest warrant for a passenger who opened an Asiana Airlines plane door minutes before it landed, it has been reported.

The man in his 30s was detained on landing last Friday after opening the door when the Airbus A321-200 was about 200 metres above the ground in Daegu, causing panic onboard.

Daegu district court issued a warrant on charges of violating the Aviation Security Act, saying there was a risk he may try to flee before trial. The warrant allows police to keep him in custody for longer, according to Yonhap news agency.