Woman Bypasses Security to Stow Away on Delta Flight to Paris
In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about aviation security, a woman managed to bypass multiple checkpoints at New York’s JFK International Airport and board a Delta Airlines flight to Paris without a ticket. The stowaway reportedly completed a full security screening but somehow evaded two separate identity verification and boarding status stations before sneaking onto the plane. Investigators are now trying to unravel how this breach occurred on one of the busiest travel days of the year, ahead of Thanksgiving.
The woman, identified as a U.S. green card holder with a Russian passport, was discovered after the flight landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. According to witnesses, she hid in the aircraft’s lavatories during the flight, moving between them to avoid detection. The incident left passengers and crew on Delta Flight 264 stunned, with many learning about the breach only after the captain announced a "serious security issue" upon arrival in Paris.
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French authorities promptly detained the woman, who is now awaiting deportation back to the United States. Officials revealed that she had previously applied for asylum in France but did not meet the conditions for entering the country. When she returns to the U.S., she may face potential legal action, including civil penalties from the TSA and possible arrest by New York authorities.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed the woman posed no immediate security threat, as she did not carry any prohibited items. However, the incident underscores vulnerabilities in airport procedures. Delta Airlines has launched an internal investigation and is working with law enforcement to determine how the breach occurred, reiterating that safety and security remain their top priorities.
Passengers on the flight described the tense moments after landing, with one recounting how everyone was instructed to remain seated as police boarded the aircraft. The stowaway’s actions have sparked widespread concern and a call for stricter protocols to ensure such breaches do not happen again.
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