Suspicion of hijacking: Passenger sent a message and the plane turned back

Drama on a United Airlines flight: A flight attendant noticed a passenger sending a text message about his intention to hijack the plane. The crew locked the cockpit, the plane returned to land in Las Vegas, and the suspected passenger was taken for questioning.

Drama on a United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to New York: A flight attendant noticed a passenger sending a text message about his intention to hijack the plane. In response, the crew immediately locked the cockpit, the plane turned around and returned to land in Las Vegas, where security forces were waiting. The suspected passenger was removed from the plane and taken for questioning. No further information was provided about his identity or motive. Other passengers experienced a significant delay. The article highlights the crew's vigilance as a factor preventing a potential disaster, even if the threat turns out to be false.