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‘Crash ur row only’: United flight turned around after passenger allegedly said he’d ‘hijack’ plane
Headline from WHEC Rochester, on the newest of 2 developments
An airplane passenger was arrested for allegedly writing that he was going to “hijack” the plane, forcing the United flight to be diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff. Police said they arrested the 25-year-old man on charges of making a threat or providing false information regarding an …
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United flight turned around after report of passenger making a terroristic threat
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‘Crash ur row only’: United flight turned around after passenger allegedly said he’d ‘hijack’ plane
The airline said in a statement that the flight, a Boeing 737 with 150 passengers and six crew members, “safely returned” to Las Vegas to address a “potential security concern.”
United Flight 1681 bound for Newark returned safely to Las Vegas after crew reported a passenger-related security concern; reports say a crew member saw a text referring to hijacking. No injuries were reported, and passengers stayed overnight before the flight continued to Newark the next morning; a…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A flight headed to New Jersey from Harry Reid International Airport had to return to Las Vegas following a passenger disturbance, according to airport officials. United Flight 1681 departed from Las Vegas on Saturday; however, it had to return before reaching its intended destina…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A flight headed to New Jersey from Harry Reid International Airport had to return to Las Vegas following a passenger disturbance, according to airport officials. United Flight 1681 departed from Las Vegas on Saturday; however, it had to return before reaching its intended destina…
A United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday night due to a "potential security concern," the airline has confirmed.
An airplane passenger was arrested for allegedly writing that he was going to “hijack” the plane, forcing the United flight to be diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff. Police said they arrested the 25-year-old man on charges of making a threat or providing false information regarding an …
A United Airlines flight was forced to turn back to Las Vegas Saturday after a flight attendant said they noticed a passenger texting about hijacking the plane. The attendant allegedly […]
A United Airlines flight was forced to turn around midair and return to Las Vegas after a flight attendant spotted a passenger texting about hijacking the aircraft, according to a report from The Daily Wire.
United Flight 1681 safely returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant spotted apparent hijacking messages on a passenger’s phone. Police arrested Dante Milne, 25, while the 150 passengers were later placed on another flight.
A United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas minutes after takeoff when a flight attendant allegedly spotted a passenger texting about hijacking the plane. The suspect blamed alcohol and poorly worded banter after his arrest.
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