Passenger accused of threatening to hijack United flight
By The BriefBrief
Dante Milne, 25, a New Jersey man, is accused of sending a text threatening to hijack United Airlines Flight 1681 on Saturday, prompting the Las Vegas-to-Newark flight to return to Las Vegas. An arrest report says Milne told investigators he had been drinking and called the message poorly worded banter with a coworker. The Boeing 737 carried 150 passengers and six crew members.
WHO:Dante Milne
WHAT:Dante Milne allegedly sent a text threatening to hijack United Airlines Flight 1681.
WHEN:Oct 24, 2026
WHERE:Las Vegas, USA
WHY:The threat prompted the flight's emergency return to Las Vegas; Milne told investigators he had been drinking and described the message as banter with a coworker.
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