Friday, November 29, 2024 In a shocking security lapse, a woman successfully managed to board Delta Airlines Flight No. 264 from New York City to Paris on Tuesday without a boarding pass, prompting an investigation by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Delta Air Lines, and French law enforcement. The incident has raised significant concerns about airport security protocols and the effectiveness of document checks during international travel.
The woman was discovered mid-flight, after boarding the Boeing 767-400ER aircraft at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) without a valid ticket or boarding pass. She was not identified by Delta staff before takeoff, but the flight attendants became suspicious when she made frequent trips to the airplane’s lavatories during the flight, according to reports.
Flight attendants are responsible for verifying the passenger manifest and ensuring that all travelers onboard are accounted for. Upon noticing that the woman was not listed, they immediately alerted the flight crew. Once the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the captain announced over the intercom that authorities would be boarding the plane to remove the unlisted passenger.
In a social media video shared by a passenger, the captain can be heard informing the other passengers that “we’re just waiting for the police to come on board” to address the situation. The case has raised a number of questions about how the woman was able to bypass mu.