‘Crash ur row only’: United flight turned around after passenger allegedly said he’d ‘hijack’ plane
A United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark was diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday due to a passenger's alleged threat to hijack the plane. The passenger, identified as 25-year-old Dante Milne, a trainee welder, allegedly sent a text message saying, "I'm gonna hijack this bitch and crash ur row only". Milne was arrested at Harry Reid Airport.
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- ✓ A United Airlines flight was diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff due to a passenger's alleged threat to hijack the plane.
- ✓ The passenger allegedly sent a text message saying, "I'm gonna hijack this bitch and crash ur row only".
- ✓ The passenger, Dante Milne, was arrested at Harry Reid Airport.
- ✓ The flight was diverted as a precautionary measure.
What changed
Additional details about the passenger's identity and his alleged motivations have emerged, including his claim that he was joking with a friend.
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United flight diverted after passenger's alleged hijack threat
A United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark was diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday due to a passenger's alleged threat to hijack the plane. The passenger, identified as 25-year-old Dante Milne, a trainee welder, allegedly sent a text message saying, "I'm gonna hijack this bitch and crash ur row only". Milne was arrested at Harry Reid Airport.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about airline safety and the protocols in place to handle potential security threats. The flight was diverted back to Las Vegas as a precautionary measure. The FBI and local law enforcement are likely investigating the incident.
What is confirmed
- A United Airlines flight was diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff due to a passenger's alleged threat to hijack the plane.
- The passenger allegedly sent a text message saying, "I'm gonna hijack this bitch and crash ur row only".
- The passenger, Dante Milne, was arrested at Harry Reid Airport.
- The flight was diverted as a precautionary measure.
Still unconfirmed
- The passenger claimed he was joking with a friend about the hijack threat.
What to watch next
- The FBI's and local law enforcement's investigation into the incident
- Potential charges against the passenger
- United Airlines' response to the incident
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