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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isabel Keane

FAA investigating potential hijacking threat aboard Las Vegas United flight

A United Airlines flight was diverted back to Las Vegas over the weekend after crew reported a ‘disturbance’ on board - (Reuters)

A United Airlines flight heading for New Jersey had to return to Las Vegas after a flight attendant reportedly noticed a traveler texting about potentially hijacking the plane.

United Flight 1681 was carrying 150 passengers and six crew members as it traveled from Harry Reid International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Saturday night when a flight attendant noticed alarming messages on a passenger’s phone, according to CBS News.

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