United Flight Hijack Threat Investigation

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 26 Oct

   United Flight 1681, travelling from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas to Newark Liberty International Airport, returned safely on Saturday night, October 24, following what the airline described as a “potential security concern”.

   3 outlets · Times of India
2. 27 Oct

   Court records show Milne subsequently posted a $10,000 bond and was released pending a scheduled court appearance on Tuesday.

   2 outlets · New York Post
3. 29 Oct

   Police said the full message read: “I’m gonna hijack this” plane — although he used an expletive instead of plane — “and crash ur row only.”

   2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 6 articles

• 29 Oct United passenger who sent hijack text claims it was just banter and will plead not guilty, lawyer saysOn Saturday night, a United flight from Las Vegas to Newark turned back due to a threatening text message sent by passenger Dante Milne. The 25-year-old was taken into custody and charged with making terroristic threats; his lawyer says he plans to plead not guilty, claiming the message was just banter with a coworker. Police reports detail that Milne had consumed alcohol before boarding and was sleeping during the…The Independent
• 28 Oct Man accused of threatening to hijack United flight says it was a drunken jokeDante Milne, a 25-year-old man from New Jersey, was arrested after allegedly sending a threatening text message aboard United Airlines Flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark, which prompted the plane's return to Las Vegas and a delay overnight. Milne claimed he had been drinking before boarding and that the message was meant as a joke between coworkers but was poorly worded. The flight, carrying 150 passengers and six…Fox News
• 27 Oct New details emerge after United ‘hijacking’ threat — as 25-year-old suspect’s chilling messages are revealedDante Milne, a 25-year-old man from Las Vegas, was arrested and charged with felony threats of terrorism after communicating his intent to hijack United Airlines Flight 1681 on Saturday night. The flight had to return to Harry Reid International Airport shortly after takeoff following the security alert, causing all passengers to spend an extra night in Las Vegas. Milne posted a $10,000 bond and was released pending…New York Post
• 26 Oct United flight heading to Newark forced to turn back to Las Vegas after flight attendant allegedly saw passenger texting about plans to hijack the planeA United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark was forced to return to Las Vegas after a flight attendant saw a passenger texting about plans to hijack the plane. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Flight 1681, carrying 150 passengers and six crew members, turned back just 20 minutes into its journey. Police arrested Dane Milne, 25, upon landing; he was charged with making threats or conveying false…Daily Mail
• 26 Oct FAA investigating potential hijacking threat aboard Las Vegas United flightOn Saturday night, a United Airlines Flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark had to return to Harry Reid International Airport after a flight attendant noticed a passenger texting about hijacking the plane. Carrying 150 passengers and six crew members, the flight was diverted back to Las Vegas around 11:05 p.m., with all individuals on board being removed for inspection; no injuries were reported. The FAA is currently…The Independent
• 26 Oct United Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas after flight attendant finds passenger texting about 'hijacking'; 150 passengers stranded overnightOn Saturday night, October 24, United Airlines Flight 1681 returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant noticed a passenger texting about hijacking the plane. The Boeing 737 carried 150 passengers and six crew members; no injuries were reported. Law enforcement met the aircraft upon landing, and the FAA announced an investigation into the incident. Passengers were stranded overnight due to the crew reaching their…Times of India

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