United Airlines flight diverted after passenger writes hijack threat on phone

A United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark made an emergency return to Las Vegas after a crew member saw a 25-year-old passenger writing a message on his phone stating he would hijack the plane. The passenger was detained; no weapons or explosives were reported. The incident highlights ongoing aviation security sensitivity to perceived threats, though the intent remains unclear.

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