A passenger aboard a domestic flight in Mexico was arrested after he allegedly tried to divert the plane to the U.S., the airline said Sunday.
An incident occurred on a Volaris flight from El Bajío to Tijuana when a passenger attempted to divert the plane, as reported by the airline.
The crew promptly stepped in, managing to restrain the individual. Despite their efforts, the plane had to make an unscheduled landing at the International Airport of Guadalajara in central Mexico.
Volaris stated, “The crew followed established security procedures and, in accordance with protocol, the aircraft was rerouted to Guadalajara airport, where the passenger was handed over to the appropriate authorities.”
A witness aboard the flight detailed how the man, who was traveling with his wife and children, grabbed a flight attendant and threatened her with a pen against her neck, FOX5 San Diego reported. The witness said the man tried to grab the handle of a door on the plane, saying he would jump to his death with the flight attendant.
Officials did not immediately release a motive for the man’s alleged actions. (Reuters/Edgard Garrido, File)
While the man’s motive remains unclear, passengers aboard the plane said the man claimed that his life and the lives his family were in danger if the flight did not land in the U.S., the outlet reported.
