Newark-bound jet turns back to Vegas
A 25-year-old man was arrested after a United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas less than an hour after takeoff.
By Isabel Moretti ·
A United Airlines flight bound for Newark, New Jersey, landed back in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The aircraft had departed less than an hour earlier. Las Vegas police said a passenger made a terroristic threat.
Officers detained a 25-year-old man at the airport. They charged him with making a threat or providing false information regarding an act of terrorism. Police did not release details on the specific words or actions involved. The Federal Aviation Administration stated the crew reported a passenger disturbance.
The flight carried 150 passengers. United Airlines confirmed the aircraft returned to address a potential security concern. The redeye service was delayed overnight. It departed for Newark on Sunday morning.
The man’s attorney did not respond to requests for comment. His initial court appearance is set for Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it will investigate the incident.
The agency noted there have been more than 1,400 unruly passenger incidents so far in 2026. Flightradar24 data tracked the jet’s return to the runway. The plane sat on the tarmac until the Sunday morning departure.
Source: ABC News
