Volaris passenger tries to divert domestic flight in Mexico to US by force

A 31-year-old Volaris passenger has been arrested after he tried to divert a domestic flight in Mexico to the United States (US) by force.  

In a statement on December 8, 2024, Volaris said that the passenger was traveling on a flight from Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) when the incident unfolded.  

The Mexican Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection provided further details claiming that the passenger had assaulted a cabin crew member and attempted to enter the cockpit to divert the plane.  

The 31-year-old man, named as “Mario N”, was subdued and the Volaris pilots issued an alert then diverted the Airbus A320-200 to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).  

#VolarisInforma Sobre lo ocurrido durante el vuelo 3041 en la ruta Bajío – Tijuana, nuestra tripulación actuó de acuerdo con los procedimientos de seguridad establecidos y conforme a protocolo. pic.twitter.com/rYRa8TleTR— Volaris (@viajaVolaris) December 8, 2024 The Mexican Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection said Volaris staff had said the man claimed that a close family member had been kidnapped and before boarding the aircraft was told that he would die if he went to Tijuana. 

The man, who was traveling with his wife and two children, was detained by members of the National Guard when the plane landed.  

Volaris said that all passengers and crew were safe, and that the flight continued to its final destination after the incident.  

Mexico’s Federal Public Ministry and Attorney General’s Office will lead the investigation into passenger’s behavior.  

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