A Qantas crew member has been taken to hospital after complaining they felt unwell, with some of those on board noticing an unusual smell.
The QantasLink flight from Canberra to Melbourne landed safely just after 8pm Thursday and the crew member was treated in hospital as a precaution.
Melbourne Airport said emergency services were called after the plane touched down to assess the entire crew, reports 9 News.
Passengers on board reported no injuries or health issues.
The plane is also undergoing maintenance as a precaution on Thursday morning.
A crew member on board a Qantas flight was treated in hospital as a precaution after complaining they felt unwell on a Canberra to Melbourne flight
Fire crews were called as a precaution only and the plane landed safely
There is not expected to be any flight disruptions on Thursday due to the incident.
A Qantas spokesperson said: ‘Pilots on a flight from Canberra to Melbourne reported an unusual smell in the flight deck before landing’.
‘The aircraft landed normally and the pilots and crew were assessed by ambulance officers on arrival in Melbourne.
‘The pilots did not require any treatment, however one cabin crew member was taken to hospital for further medical checks.
‘No passengers were impacted by the smell and the aircraft is being checked by engineering.’