Flights from Mexico Stuck on Tarmac in Alabama
Two commercial flights traveling from Mexico to the United States were unexpectedly diverted to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama, where they were left on the tarmac for hours due to the absence of on-site customs officials.
The flights, rerouted for unspecified reasons, left hundreds of passengers stranded without access to airport facilities or customs processing.
Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of communication and long wait times. The incident is now under review by airport authorities and federal agencies. This raises renewed concerns about contingency planning for diverted international flights and passenger safety protocols.