Mexico City's International Airport (AICM) activated security protocols on Saturday, May 2, after a triple bomb threat reported by Viva Aerobus. Inspections of aircraft and luggage found no explosives. Operations resumed without reported disruptions.
Tension arose at AICM on Saturday, May 2, when Viva Aerobus reported three possible bomb threats. The incidents involved aircraft XA-VBM, flight VB1029 from Cancún, and VB1104 to Mérida, parked at position 13 in Terminal 1.
AICM stated that AVSEC security personnel, the Naval Airport Protection Unit, and the Search, Location, and Neutralization of Explosive Devices team (BLONAE) inspected the aircraft and luggage. No signs of explosives were found, confirming a hoax.
Viva Aerobus immediately activated security protocols and alerted authorities. “Authorities gave official authorization to restart platform operations and our crew began passenger boarding,” the airline reported. Flight VB1104 departed normally to Mérida.
No disruptions to takeoffs, landings, or general operations were reported. Authorities conduct regular drills, such as the August 2025 Aerotrén simulation, to refine emergency plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
