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United flight to Newark returns to Las Vegas over security concern
USA Today • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark was delayed nearly nine hours due to a "potential security concern" shortly after takeoff on October 24.
- The Boeing 737 returned to Harry Reid International Airport about an hour after departure following reports of a passenger disturbance.
- No injuries were reported among the 150 passengers and six crew members on board.
- The flight was further delayed overnight due to a crew timeout, departing the next morning and arriving more than eight hours after the scheduled time.
- Authorities, including the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, have not provided additional details about the security issue.
