MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – An AeroMexico passenger plane was hijacked in the Mexican resort of Cancun on Wednesday and flown to Mexico City’s international airport, but all the more than 100 passengers on board got off the plane soon afterward, Mexican media said.

Local newspaper websites said three men had seized control of the Boeing 737 plane and threatened to blow it up unless they were allowed to speak to President Felipe Calderon.

Security forces swarm Mexico City airport

Mexican radio said the plane was carrying 104 passengers.

Live Video: Hijacked Airplane In Mexico With 104 On Board

Soon after the plane landed in Mexico City, the passengers descended from the plane, carrying hand luggage, Mexican media said. They appeared calm and boarded nearby buses. The crew were apparently still on board.

Passengers leaving hijacked Mexican plane: media

Airport officials were not available to comment, but TV images showed security forces swarming the airport.  Read full story here

Mexico City International Airport

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