Las Vegas Flight Returns after Flight Attendant Catches Passenger Texting about Hijacking Plane

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a passenger on board a United flight from Las Vegas to New Jersey . The incident took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and the police were able to confirm the passenger’s identity by Monday, when the LVMPD announced the arrest. Just Banter or Something Else? The suspect allegedly sent text messages about hijacking United Flight 1681, when he was already on board and it took off. The suspect, D.M. , who is 25 years old , was arrested on suspicion of making a threat to commit an act of terrorism.