United flight forced to turn around midair after horrifying text on passenger’s phone spotted

United flight forced to turn around midair after horrifying text on passenger’s phone spotted A pilot was forced to turn around mid air to the departing airport after a flight attendant spotted a horrifying hijacking threat on a passenger's phone during the flight A United Airlines flight was forced to turn around after an alleged hijacking threat on Saturday. A flight attendant noticed a passenger sending messages referring to taking control of the plane and quickly alerted the pilot. United Flight 1681 was carrying 150 passengers and six crew members from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The flight returned to Las Vegas after the texts were spotted. The pilot told an air traffic controller shortly after the plane took off: “The flight attendant saw him texting that he was going to hijack the aircraft. They called me. We went into lockdown, and we returned to Vegas,” according to CBS News. The pilot added that the passengers showed "no restraint" because "he's unaware". The Federal Aviation Administration said: “United Airlines Flight 1681 returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas around 11:05 p.m. local time on Saturday, Oct. 24, after the crew reported a passenger disturbance. The flight was headed to Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA will investigate. Contact the airline and local authorities for more information." All passengers were removed from the flight after it landed back in Las Vegas, and the plane underwent a comprehensive inspection, authorities said. Dante Milne, 25, was arrested on suspicion of making threats or conveying false information concerning acts of terrorism, according to PEOPLE. Passengers flew the following day after being given an alternative flight. The Mirror has contacted United Airlines.