United Airlines Flight 1681, a Boeing 737 carrying 150 passengers and six crew, departed Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, under clear skies and routine check‑ins.
The passenger, identified as 25‑year‑old Dante Milne, was found by a flight attendant texting, "gonna hijack this" and "crash ur row only," before the aircraft even left the ramp. The attendant did not engage the passenger but immediately notified the pilot of the threat.
The pilot, following protocol, reported the incident to the air traffic control center, describing the passenger as "showing no restraint." Air traffic controllers then instructed the flight to return to Las Vegas, and the aircraft landed safely around 11:05 pm local time.
After landing, Milne was taken into custody and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on felony charges of making terror‑related threats. United Airlines released a statement confirming the passenger’s arrest and noting that the flight had returned without incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft had landed safely and that an investigation into the incident was underway. No further details have been released, and United has not announced a rescheduled flight for the affected passengers.
The immediate consequence is the arrest of the threat‑making passenger and an ongoing FAA investigation; the airline and authorities are monitoring the situation for any additional security implications.