United flight forced to return to Las Vegas after hijack threat, passenger arrested

United flight forced to return to Las Vegas after hijack threat, passenger arrested

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United Airlines arrested a passenger on 26 October, NBC Los Angeles reported, after the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX 8, which had been en route from Las Vegas to Newark, was forced to return to Harry Reid International Airport following a hijacking threat. The flight had departed Las Vegas on 24 October. According to The Jerusalem Post, a crew member reported that the passenger was texting about hijacking, prompting the pilot to turn the aircraft around. The aircraft landed safely without injuries.

News. com. au added that the aircraft was placed under lockdown while authorities secured the cabin.

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United Airlines Harry Reid International Airport Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

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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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26 अक्टूबर 2026
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NDTV • 26 अक्टू 22:42

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News.com.au • 26 अक्टू 21:39

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NBC Los Angeles • 26 अक्टू 20:55

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The Mirror US • 26 अक्टू 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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The Jerusalem Post • 26 अक्टू 18:00

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Fox News • 26 अक्टू 17:55

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USA Today • 26 अक्टू 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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