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Stowaway Discovered During Landing on Delta Flight from JFK to Paris After Evading Security Checks

Nov 28, 2024, 04:28 AM

A stowaway was discovered on a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City's JFK Airport to Paris on Tuesday night amid the Thanksgiving travel rush. The female passenger managed to bypass identity and boarding pass checks, slipping past multiple security checkpoints at JFK Airport. The crew discovered her when the plane was about to land in Paris after the pilot announced that an extra passenger was onboard. Delta Air Lines is investigating how she was able to evade security measures.