Stowaway Discovered on Flight from New York to Paris Amid Thanksgiving Rush
Incident Details
A stowaway was discovered on a Delta flight from New York to Paris on Tuesday, bypassing security measures and boarding the aircraft without a ticket. The unidentified woman was removed from the flight after it landed in Paris.
How it Happened
According to a source with knowledge of the incident, the woman boarded the flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Tuesday. She bypassed two "identity verification and boarding status stations and boarded the aircraft," said a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The woman completed a full security screening before boarding, meaning she did not have any prohibited items in tow and did not pose a security threat. It is not clear how she bypassed ticketing stations to board the aircraft, but authorities said that in order to be at a departure gate, a person must have cleared the security checkpoint.
Flight Details
The flight, Delta 264, took off from JFK at 10:37 p.m. ET and landed in Paris at 12:00 p.m. CET, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
Statement from Delta Airlines
"Nothing is of greater importance than matters of safety and security," said Delta Airlines in a statement. "That’s why Delta is conducting an exhaustive investigation of what may have occurred and will work collaboratively with other aviation stakeholders and law enforcement to that end."
Conclusion
This incident highlights the importance of security measures in place at airports. While the TSA and Delta Airlines are conducting an investigation, it is clear that the woman’s actions were a breach of security protocols. It is crucial that authorities take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How did the stowaway bypass security measures?
A: The exact method is not clear, but authorities said that she bypassed two "identity verification and boarding status stations and boarded the aircraft."
Q: Did the stowaway have any prohibited items?
A: No, she did not have any prohibited items and did not pose a security threat.
Q: How is Delta Airlines responding to the incident?
A: Delta Airlines is conducting an exhaustive investigation and working collaboratively with other aviation stakeholders and law enforcement.
