Overview
- During Magnicharters flight 780 from Mexico City to Cancún on December 19, the captain refused to depart, alleging five months of unpaid salary and per diems.
- The pilot locked himself in the cockpit after addressing passengers, and a video of the incident circulated online, which some outlets noted they could not independently verify.
- Airport officials said AFAC has begun an investigation after authorities boarded the aircraft, forced the cockpit door, detained the pilot, and deplaned passengers.
- Coverage describes the response as a possible hijacking protocol with reported Navy involvement, though some details remain unconfirmed.
- The episode follows prior reporting on Magnicharters’ financial troubles, with the pilot also alleging shortages such as uniforms and navigational materials.