A pilot refused to take off from Mexico City to Cancun, citing non-payment of salary for five months, causing an official investigation.

An incident at the airport in Mexico City occurred when a pilot of the airline Magnicharters refused to take off to Cancun, citing unpaid wages for five months. He blocked the aircraft on the ground, prompting the Mexican civil aviation authority to open an investigation.

The pilot informed passengers and colleagues that he would not continue the flight until the financial issue was resolved, explaining that he invests a lot in his career. After several hours of tension, authorities intervened and removed him from the cockpit. Magnicharters did not comment on the incident or the unpaid wages. This case reflects broader issues in the aviation industry in Mexico, where companies are facing financial difficulties and disruptions.