United flight turned around after passenger allegedly said he’d ‘hijack’ plane
A flight attendant reported a passenger texted about hijacking the plane, prompting the crew to turn back and leaving 150 travelers delayed overnight.
- On Saturday, October 24, United Flight 1681 returned to Harry Reid International Airport after a flight attendant reportedly observed a passenger texting about hijacking the plane; the Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely with 150 passengers and six crew members.
- Authorities detained 25-year-old passenger Dante Milne upon landing, charging him with making threats regarding an act of terrorism after the pilot initiated a cockpit lockdown due to messages threatening to "hijack" and "crash."
- Milne posted $10,000 bond and faces a potential sentence of one to 20 years in prison; he is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, October 27, to face allegations regarding the incident.
- Following an overnight delay due to crew timeout, passengers arrived in Newark on Sunday, while the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is investigating the incident, noting over 1,400 unruly-passenger reports so far in 2026.
- According to air traffic control audio recordings obtained by CBS News, the pilot's measured response ensured safety as the passenger remained unaware of the diversion until landing, illustrating ongoing security challenges in commercial aviation.
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