{
  "id": 16627998,
  "title": "United 1681 returns to Las Vegas after hijack scare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/united-1681-returns-to-las-vegas-after-hijack-scare",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:16:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/united-flight-1681-forced-to-return-to-las-vegas-after-flight-attendant-spots-passenger-texting-about-hijacking-aircraft/articleshow/135215363.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United Airlines Flight 1681 made an unexpected return to Las Vegas on October 24 after a potential hijacking scare, according to the New York Post. The incident occurred when a flight attendant observed a passenger texting about hijacking the aircraft, prompting the crew to secure the cockpit and alert air traffic control. The Boeing 737 was en route from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, carrying 150 passengers and six crew members. The pilot immediately informed controllers about the suspicious behavior of the passenger, who was found to be uncooperative and unaware of his actions. As a result, the aircraft safely landed back at its departure airport, and all passengers were placed on an alternative flight the following morning. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}