Passenger charged after text about hijacking plane
By The BriefBrief
Dante Milne, 25, was arrested after a United flight bound for Newark returned to Las Vegas on Saturday night when a flight attendant spotted his text saying he was “gonna hijack” the plane. He is charged with making a threat or offering false information in reference to an act of terrorism. His lawyer says Milne will plead not guilty; Milne told officers the message was banter between co-workers and he had no intention of hijacking the plane.
WHO:Dante Milne, 25
WHAT:Milne was arrested and charged after sending a text saying he was “gonna hijack” a plane.
WHEN:Oct 24, 2026
WHERE:Las Vegas, USA
WHY:The flight returned after a flight attendant spotted Milne’s text about hijacking the plane.
