The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
United Crew Spots Passenger “Texting He Was Going To Hijack” Plane, Cockpit Locked Down
A Las Vegas flight turned back after cabin crew spotted a disturbing text and officers met the aircraft on return.
A United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to New York returned to its departure airport after a flight attendant reported a passenger texting about hijacking the aircraft. The crew activated a flight-security response and proceeded to redirect to Las Vegas.
The airplane landed back at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport where authorities met the crew and passengers. The cockpit was reportedly secured during the incident.
There is no additional detail available about the passenger, the flight number, or the final disposition of the situation. The report does not specify any injuries or further actions taken by law enforcement beyond meeting the aircraft.
The information comes from Simple Flying and describes a security concern that prompted an immediate return to the origin airport. No confirmation is provided regarding the outcome, charges, or subsequent travel arrangements for affected passengers.