United Flight 1681 returned to Las Vegas on October 24, 2026, after a flight attendant reportedly saw a passenger texting about hijacking the aircraft. United Airlines said the Boeing 737 returned safely because of a potential security concern.
Key Takeaways
- The Newark-bound flight carried 150 passengers and six crew members.
- Passengers were placed on an alternative flight that departed Sunday morning.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Why United Flight 1681 returned
The flight had departed Harry Reid International Airport for Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. After the flight attendant noticed the messages, the crew secured the cockpit and alerted air traffic control.
The pilot reportedly told controllers that the passenger was not restrained and was unaware of the crew’s response. United did not specify the nature of the threat in its initial statement.
Passengers took an alternative flight
The FAA said the aircraft returned to Las Vegas at about 11:05 p.m. local time on Saturday after the crew reported a passenger disturbance. Authorities said passengers were removed from the flight and that they and the aircraft underwent an inspection.
The alternative flight departed Sunday morning. Authorities have not released the passenger’s identity, and the FAA continues to investigate.
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