Sun Country Airlines Flight Diverted to El Paso Due to Security Concern; FBI Investigating Incident

A Sun Country Airlines flight en route from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Mazatlán International Airport in Mexico was diverted to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday due to a security concern. The airline reported that the decision to redirect Flight SY593 was made “out of an abundance of caution.” The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 737-800, and it landed safely in El Paso without any issues.

The flight, which departed from Minneapolis at 2:21 p.m. CST, touched down in El Paso at 4:25 p.m. MST. Onboard the aircraft were two pilots, four flight attendants, and 150 passengers. Sun Country Airlines has not disclosed specific details regarding the nature of the security concern that prompted the diversion.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is involved in investigating the circumstances surrounding the diversion. However, as of now, further information about the security issue has not been made available to the public. The airline emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew was the primary concern, leading to the precautionary measure.

Sun Country Airlines has assured that the situation was handled with utmost care, and the aircraft landed without incident. Passengers were likely provided with accommodations and arrangements for continuing their journey to Mazatlán, although the airline has not specified these details. The incident underscores the importance of safety protocols in aviation, ensuring that potential threats are addressed promptly and effectively.