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United flight returns to Las Vegas over ‘potential security concern,’ officials say
FOX5 Vegas • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines Flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark returned to Harry Reid International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a reported passenger disturbance described as a "potential security concern."
- The Boeing 737 was carrying 150 passengers and 6 crew members, with no injuries reported during the incident.
- The flight landed safely around 11:05 p.m., and the FAA has announced it will investigate the situation.
- United Airlines stated the flight was delayed overnight due to crew timeout and departed for Newark the following morning.
- Las Vegas authorities referred further inquiries to United Airlines and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which has not yet provided additional details.
