A Volaris flight en route from El Bajío to Tijuana, Mexico, experienced an unexpected disruption on Sunday when a passenger attempted to reroute the aircraft to the United States. The airline's statement confirmed the incident, stating that the crew promptly intervened and restrained the individual. Following protocol, the plane made an unscheduled landing at Guadalajara International Airport, where authorities took custody of the passenger.
Volaris assured that no passengers were harmed during the incident and that the flight continued to Tijuana after the disruptive passenger was removed. The specific US destination the individual demanded remains undisclosed.
A witness account, reported by FOX5 San Diego, painted a more detailed picture of the events. The passenger, accompanied by his wife and children, allegedly held a flight attendant hostage using a pen, threatening to jump from the aircraft with her if his demands were not met. He reportedly claimed his family's safety was at risk if they did not land in the US.
The authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the man's motivation.
