The man took action after the Guatemala City-bound plane had been stuck for hours on the tarmac without air conditioning or water for passengers.
Mexico International Airport said no harm had been caused, but that the passenger had been handed to police. Fellow passengers, however, have written a joint statement, saying the man had everyone’s support.
The incident occurred last Thursday, about three hours after the Aeromexico flight had been scheduled to take-off from Mexico City.
An incident report said the delay was caused by a maintenance issue.
