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Delta is looking into a flight from New York to Paris after a stowaway was discovered on board. The stowaway managed to bypass identity and boarding pass checks at security before departing from the United States, according to a TSA spokesperson.
Authored by John Yoon
Delta Air Lines reported that they were looking into an incident where the pilot of a flight landing in Paris stated that police were boarding the plane due to an additional passenger onboard.
On Wednesday, a spokesperson from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration mentioned that an individual managed to pass through security screening without having their identity and boarding pass checked before getting on a flight that departed from the United States. The flight in question was not disclosed, and any inquiries were directed to the authorities at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.
Delta announced that they are collaborating with law enforcement and aviation authorities to look into Flight 264, which originated in Paris. The flight took off from Kennedy International Airport in New York on Tuesday evening and arrived at Charles de Gaulle the following day. Delta did not disclose any specifics about the nature of their investigation.
Officials at the Paris airport stated that they were unable to disclose details regarding the additional traveler.
Rob Jackson, another person on Flight 264, mentioned that he was on his way to meet friends in France. The flight was going smoothly until they started descending into Paris, and he noticed the flight attendants’ intercoms sounding multiple times.
Mr. Jackson mentioned that it was uncommon for him to experience turbulence while landing, especially since he flies frequently.
Upon reaching the gate, the seatbelt signs were kept on longer than usual, according to him. Following the crew’s usual announcements to welcome the passengers to Paris, the captain shared some surprising news.
The captain in a video recorded by Mr. Jackson mentions that they are waiting for the police to arrive on the plane. They have been instructed to keep all passengers on board while they address the presence of an additional passenger.
A few minutes later, Mr. Jackson witnessed six or seven police officers board the plane. He then heard a flight attendant informing another crew member that a woman had been moving between lavatories during the entire flight without ever returning to her seat. The flight was at full capacity and lasted around seven hours, according to Mr. Jackson.
The aircraft stayed at the gate for approximately 40 minutes, causing frustration for passengers with connecting flights. Eventually, other passengers mentioned that the person in question had disembarked.
Inquiries about the event were directed to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Both the Port Authority and the Queens District Attorney’s office did not respond to requests for comment on Thursday.
Specialists have issued a caution that this Thanksgiving week will see record-breaking travel activity in the United States. The Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.) stated that they anticipate screening 18.3 million passengers from Tuesday to Monday, marking a 6 percent rise compared to the previous year.
Hank Sanders provided information for the report.
John Yoon is a journalist for the Times who is located in Seoul and focuses on reporting on current events and popular topics. To learn more about John Yoon,
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