United flight diverted after flight attendant spots passenger texting about hijacking

A United flight performed an emergency landing in Las Vegas over the weekend following a potential security concern. The pilot informed air traffic controllers that a flight attendant discovered a passenger texting about plans to hijack the aircraft. The flight, which was bound for New Jersey, was diverted back to Las Vegas to address the threat. United confirmed the return to the airport was necessary due to the security risk identified by the crew during the flight.