A Sun Country Airlines flight traveling from Minneapolis to Mazatlán, Mexico, was diverted to El Paso International Airport on Wednesday night due to a reported threat on board.
Sun Country Airlines, a low-cost carrier based in Minneapolis, released a statement confirming that Flight 593 was rerouted to El Paso as a precautionary measure in response to a security threat. The airline emphasized that the decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
The aircraft landed safely at El Paso International Airport without any reported incidents. Upon arrival, all passengers were able to deplane without issue. However, the airline did not disclose specific details regarding the nature of the security threat.
The FBI was alerted to the situation and responded promptly. According to a statement from the FBI’s El Paso division, authorities were informed about the diverted flight at approximately 4:15 p.m. local time. FBI personnel arrived at the scene to work alongside other law enforcement agencies and airport officials to ensure the safety of those on board.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the threat or any ongoing investigations related to the incident. Officials have stated that since the situation remains active, no additional information is available at this time.
Passengers and their luggage were safely offloaded at the airport following the diversion. Images from the scene showed luggage being handled on the tarmac after the flight’s arrival.
This incident comes amid heightened security concerns in the aviation industry, reinforcing the importance of safety protocols and rapid response measures in potential security threats. Sun Country Airlines and federal authorities continue to assess the situation to determine the next steps in their investigation.
