Stowaway Sneakily Travels From New York to Paris
A Delta Airlines flight touching down in Paris ended with an unexpected twist: a passenger without a ticket had been on board the entire journey. Delta confirmed the incident on Flight 264, which arrived from New York’s JFK airport on Tuesday, one of the busiest travel days during the Thanksgiving period.
Details surrounding how the stowaway managed to bypass security and board are scarce. TSA and Delta declined to provide further details about the incident, leaving many questions unanswered.
“TSA takes any incidents that occur at any of our checkpoints nationwide seriously,” a TSA statement explaining its independent review of the incident at the flight’s departure point, “TSA will independently review the circumstances of this incident at our travel document checker station at JFK.”
Hidden in Plain Sight: Passenger’s Account
A passenger on-board, identified as real estate broker Rob Jackson, shared his experience on Instagram, revealing how the stowaway went unnoticed. “We somehow flew all the way from New York to Paris with a stowaway” Jackson cautioned his followers, “This woman somehow got on the plane and hid in a lavatory during takeoff and wasn’t detected until we were about to land.
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Another Passenger captured the captain’s interruption as authorities were summoned to handle the situation. The Captain’s calming voice informed passengers, “Folks, this is the captain, we are just waiting for the police to come on board. They may be here now, and they directed us to keep everyone on the airplane until we sort out the extra passenger that’s on the plane.”
It’s unclear if the stowaway was apprehended afterward or the nature of the individual’s intentions.
How did a stowaway recently manage to travel on a Delta flight from New York to Paris without being detected?
## Stowaway Sneakily Travels From New York to Paris
**Host:** Joining us now to discuss this incredible story of a stowaway on a recent Delta flight from New York to Paris is aviation security expert, Sarah Jones. Sarah, thanks for being with us.
**Sarah Jones:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** This story is honestly mind-boggling. How is it even possible for someone to board an international flight without a boarding pass?
**Sarah Jones:** It’s definitely a serious security breach. While exact details haven’t been released on this particular case, it’s possible the individual bypassed security checkpoints by blending in with a large group of passengers or exploiting a momentary lapse in security protocols.
**Host:** According to reports, the stowaway managed to travel all the way from New York to Paris before being caught. That’s a long journey! How could this person have gone undetected for so long?
**Sarah Jones:** [1](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stowaway-caught-aboard-delta-flight-new-york-city-to-paris/) This incident highlights the need for continuous vigilance and tightening security measures. It’s possible the individual found a hidden space onboard the aircraft before takeoff, or perhaps they managed to remain inconspicuous amongst passengers.
**Host:** This raises serious concerns about aviation safety. What are the potential dangers associated with stowaways on flights?
**Sarah Jones:** Beyond the obvious security risk, a stowaway can pose a significant safety hazard onboard. They may not be aware of safety procedures, potentially meddling with emergency exits or equipment. In extreme cases, they could cause panic or disruption, endangering the entire flight.
**Host:** What steps can airlines and airport authorities take to prevent future incidents like this?
**Sarah Jones:**加强airport security checks, enhanced passenger screening technologies, and training staff to be more vigilant about identifying suspicious behavior are crucial. Collaboration between airlines, airports, and security agencies is essential to ensure a multi-layered approach to preventing unauthorized access to aircraft.
**Host:** Sarah Jones, thank you for shedding light on this alarming incident and for sharing insights on how to improve aviation security.
**Sarah Jones:** My pleasure. Awareness and enhanced security measures are key to ensuring safe and secure air travel for everyone.
