Heroic Passenger Foils Hijacking Attempt on Volaris Flight 3041 to Tijuana

A dramatic and chaotic incident unfolded on Volaris Flight 3041, which was en route from the state of Guanajuato to Tijuana, Mexico, when a passenger attempted to hijack the plane on December 8, 2024. The hijacker, a 31-year-old man who has not been identified, forcefully tried to divert the plane to San Diego, USA, instead of its intended destination.

According to passenger testimonies and official reports, the man assaulted a flight attendant and threatened to open the plane’s door and jump to his death, taking the crew member with him if the flight did not change course. He also claimed to have been receiving death threats and feared for his life due to a close relative being held hostage by criminal groups.

The situation took a critical turn when the hijacker managed to crack open the plane’s door, causing panic among the passengers. However, a heroic intervention by a passenger named Jesús prevented further escalation. Jesús calmly reasoned with the hijacker, appealing to him to think about his wife and two children who were also on the flight. This persuasive approach led the hijacker to reconsider his actions and eventually surrender.

The flight was subsequently diverted to Guadalajara for an emergency landing, where the hijacker was handed over to the authorities. Following the incident, the plane continued its journey to Tijuana as scheduled. Volaris confirmed that the crew followed established security protocols to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members.