New York, NY – A bizarre incident unfolded on a Delta Airlines flight this week as a stowaway managed to board a plane from JFK International Airport in New York to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris without a ticket. The unidentified woman evaded security measures and was only discovered towards the end of the flight, sparking concerns about safety and security protocols in place.
According to reports, the woman went through an advanced imaging technology body scanner at JFK Airport and somehow bypassed identity verification and boarding status checks before getting on the plane. It remains unclear how she managed to slip through the cracks and make her way onto the flight without a boarding pass. TSA officials are investigating the incident to determine where the security breach occurred.
Passenger Rob Jackson, who was on the flight, described how the situation unfolded as the plane began its descent. He recalled how flight attendants’ intercoms started going off repeatedly, signaling that something was amiss. Once the plane landed, passengers were instructed to remain seated while authorities dealt with the stowaway situation. It was reported that police officers boarded the plane and discovered the woman who had been moving between lavatories during the flight.
Delta Airlines, in a statement, emphasized the importance of safety and security, acknowledging the need for a thorough investigation into the incident. The airline assured that they would collaborate with aviation stakeholders and law enforcement to address the breach and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The stowaway’s identity has not been publicly disclosed, although witnesses on the flight have stated that it was a woman. As the investigation continues, questions linger about the effectiveness of airport security measures and the need for heightened vigilance to prevent unauthorized individuals from boarding flights. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the constant challenges faced by airlines and authorities in maintaining the safety and security of air travel.