Passenger Attempts to Hijack Mexican Flight, Citing Death Threats

A man traveling with his family was arrested after trying to divert a Volaris flight to the U.S., claiming his life was in danger if he landed in Tijuana.

The incident occurred on Volaris Flight 3041, traveling from León to Tijuana, before being diverted to Guadalajara for safety.
The 31-year-old suspect, identified only as Mario, attacked a flight attendant with a pen and attempted to access the cockpit to redirect the plane to the U.S.
Authorities reported that Mario claimed a close relative had been kidnapped and that he received death threats warning him against traveling to Tijuana.
Passengers and crew subdued the man, preventing further escalation, and the plane landed safely with no injuries reported.
The suspect was detained by Mexico's National Guard, and Volaris has filed a legal complaint to ensure he faces prosecution.