Mid-Flight Arrest: Passenger Tries to Reroute Mexico Flight to the US
A 31-year-old man was arrested on December 8, 2024, after attempting to divert a Volaris flight from El Bajío to Tijuana to the United States.
The man reportedly grabbed a flight attendant, held a pen to her neck, and tried to open a door. The flight was diverted to Guadalajara, where the man was detained by authorities.
He claimed to have received death threats and feared danger if he continued to Tijuana. No one was injured in the incident, and the airline apologized for the disruption.