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Avión de Volaris en el Aeropuerto de Aguascalientes" by Drcisco, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Passenger Arrested for Attempting to Divert Volaris Flight

In a concerning mid-flight incident, a passenger aboard Volaris Flight 3041, traveling from El Bajío, Guanajuato, to Tijuana, Mexico, was arrested after reportedly attempting to divert the plane to the United States. Witnesses stated the individual demanded the route change, claiming unspecified personal reasons while exhibiting erratic behavior.

Passenger Arrested for Attempting to Divert Volaris Flight to U.S.

The flight crew acted swiftly to defuse the situation, ensuring the safety of passengers while maintaining control of the aircraft. According to a statement from Volaris, the crew followed strict safety protocols, restraining the disruptive passenger with the assistance of other travelers. To address the escalating threat, the pilots diverted the flight to Guadalajara, where local authorities awaited the plane’s arrival.
Upon landing, the passenger was removed from the aircraft and taken into custody by Mexican law enforcement. All other passengers were unharmed, and the flight resumed its journey to Tijuana after a brief delay.
Volaris praised the professionalism of its crew, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards. The airline has confirmed that it is cooperating with the authorities as they investigate the passenger’s motives, which remain unclear beyond his insistence to reroute the flight.
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