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United Passenger Who Forced Newark-Bound Flight to Return to Vegas over 'Hijacking Threat' Blames Alcohol
Thursday, October 29, 2026
A United Airlines passenger forced a flight from Las Vegas to Newark to return to Las Vegas after making statements authorities characterized as a hijacking threat. The passenger told authorities his remarks were made while intoxicated. The Federal Aviation Administration and local law enforcement responded to the incident.
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