https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-flight-returned-to-las-vegas-after-potential-security-concernContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-flight-returned-to-las-vegas-after-potential-security-concernhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-flight-returned-to-las-vegas-after-potential-security-concern#u162373Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:41:17 +0000United Airlines Flight 1681 returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday night due to a potential security concern involving a disruptive passenger. The Newark-bound flight experienced a mid-flight diversion and lockdown after a flight attendant reportedly observed a passenger texting about hijacking the aircraft. Police stated the plane turned around because of terroristic threats. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed an investigation into the incident, which delayed 150 passengers overnight.Why it mattersIn-flight security disruptions trigger immediate emerg