United flight forced to turn back to Las Vegas after hijack threat

United flight forced to turn back to Las Vegas after hijack threat

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested a passenger on terrorism-related charges after United Airlines' Boeing 737 bound for Newark was forced to return to Harry Reid International Airport on 27 October. The arrest followed a report that the passenger had sent messages threatening to hijack the aircraft.

The flight had departed Las Vegas on 24 October but turned back after a crew member alerted authorities that the passenger was texting about a hijacking. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries, and the incident prompted a temporary lockdown of the airport.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Newark, New Jersey, United States

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October 27, 2026
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United Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijacking
United Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijacking

NDTV • 27 Oct 16:21

A United Airlines Boeing 737 bound for Newark turned back to Las Vegas after a passenger sent threatening messages, and the traveler was arrested on terrorism-related charges.

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October 26, 2026
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United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijack
United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijack

NDTV • 26 Oct 22:42

A United Airlines flight bound for Newark was diverted back to Las Vegas after a passenger allegedly threatened to hijack the aircraft, leading to his arrest on terrorism-related charges.

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United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijack
United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijack

News.com.au • 26 Oct 21:39

A United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark turned back after a passenger sent messages about hijacking, prompting a lockdown and safe return.

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United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threat report
United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threat report

NBC Los Angeles • 26 Oct 20:55

A United Airlines flight bound for Newark turned back to Las Vegas after a passenger was reported to have made a terror threat, leading to his arrest.

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United flight returns to Las Vegas after crew spots passenger's threatening text
United flight returns to Las Vegas after crew spots passenger's threatening text

The Mirror US • 26 Oct 18:44

A United Airlines flight bound for Newark turned back to Las Vegas on Oct. 24 after a flight attendant observed a passenger sending a text that referenced hijacking, prompting an FAA investigation.

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United Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijack
United Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger threatens hijack

The Jerusalem Post • 26 Oct 18:00

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound for Newark turned back to Harry Reid Airport after a crew member reported a passenger texting about hijacking, landing safely with no injuries.

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United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger security concern
United flight returns to Las Vegas after passenger security concern

Fox News • 26 Oct 17:55

United Airlines Flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark turned back after crew reported a potential security issue involving a disruptive passenger, prompting an FAA investigation.

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United flight returns to Las Vegas after security concern, delays passengers overnight
United flight returns to Las Vegas after security concern, delays passengers overnight

USA Today • 26 Oct 00:32

A United Airlines Boeing 737 turned back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Oct. 24 due to a reported security issue, resulting in an overnight delay for about 150 passengers.

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