A Sun Country Airlines flight en route from Minneapolis to Mexico was unexpectedly diverted to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday due to a security threat, prompting an FBI response.
Flight 593, a Boeing 737-800, was forced to make an unplanned stop at El Paso International Airport “out of an abundance of caution,” according to a statement from Sun Country Airlines. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers deplaned without incident. The airline arranged overnight accommodations for affected travelers.
According to CBS News, an anonymous source revealed that a threatening note was discovered on board, alarming passengers and crew. This discovery reportedly led to the emergency landing.
The FBI acknowledged its involvement in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), confirming its presence at the El Paso airport to assess the situation. Meanwhile, Sun Country Airlines assured that they were working closely with law enforcement to investigate the threat.
Authorities have yet to release further details about the note or potential suspects. The investigation remains ongoing.
