Passengers stranded at Guadalajara airport after Mencho killing; Volaris gives WhatsApp help for Puerto Vallarta travelers
Hundreds of travelers were stranded at Guadalajara International Airport after airlines canceled or diverted flights in the hours following the abatimiento of Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho", and Volaris urged passengers with flights to Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta to use a dedicated WhatsApp line for assistance.
Flights canceled or diverted after the abatimiento of "El Mencho"
Airlines canceled or diverted service after the abatimiento of Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho", leaving hallways at the terminal crowded since last night and forcing some passengers to wait more than 24 hours to depart.
Overnight at the terminal: Miguel, Antonio and Laura describe the wait
Miguel, a passenger from Mexico City, said he arrived at the airport at ocho de la noche for an 11 p. m. flight that was canceled, and that he had to sleep in the terminal. Antonio and Laura, who had flown in from Oaxaca, said they arrived at siete de la noche, had their flight canceled twice and were told their new flight was scheduled for tonight; Antonio said the experience ruined their vacation and that he hopes to get a refund.
Chaos in the morning as travelers ran; a National Guard message turned out to be a false alarm
Jorge and Citlali arrived at 10 de la mañana expecting a 13: 00 horas flight and were forced to stay when that flight was canceled. Jorge described seeing people run with their luggage and said they were sheltered in corridors until the Guardia Nacional gave an instruction that turned out to be a false alarm. Citlali added there was nothing to eat because shops were closed.
Volaris WhatsApp line and new boarding passes
Volaris informed passengers today that travelers with flights from and to Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta can send a message to WhatsApp 525558988599 to be assisted. The airline also provided some passengers with passes to depart today at 3 de la tarde, and those travelers hope to reach their final destinations after the delay.
Lufthansa says it will operate flights amid cartel violence
Lufthansa has said it will operate flights to Mexico amid violence linked to cartels, a development mentioned as airlines adjust schedules in the wake of the abatimiento of Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho" and related operational disruptions at Guadalajara International Airport.
The immediate confirmed next steps are the departures scheduled with new passes for today at 3 de la tarde and the Volaris WhatsApp contact 525558988599 for passengers with flights to Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta seeking assistance.
