Stowaway’s Incredible Journey: How She Smuggled Her Way onto a Flight from New York to Paris

Aviation experts are still trying to determine how Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian national, managed to sneak onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass and evade detection for the entire journey.

How Did She Get on the Plane?

Last week, it emerged that Dali was able to get through an advanced imaging technology body scanner at JFK airport and dodge document and ID checks during the security process.

A TSA spokesperson told CBS News that “an individual without a boarding pass was physically screened without any prohibited items. The individual bypassed two identity verification and boarding status stations and boarded the aircraft.”

Delta has remained tight-lipped, telling USA Today in a statement that the breach happened during a “deviation from standard procedures,” but not providing further details. They also insisted that their infrastructure “is sound” after a security review.

How Did She Hide?

One passenger, New York City real estate broker Rob Jackson, recalled that Dali was moving between the plane’s bathrooms during the duration of the lengthy flight, attempting to dodge flight attendants.

“I overheard the flight attendants talking about it with the pilots,” Jackson said. “They said this person was in one lavatory and then would exit and walk to a different lavatory and go in there for a long time.”

Conclusion

The stowaway’s incredible journey has raised concerns about airport security and the ability of individuals to evade detection. As authorities continue to investigate, it remains to be seen how Dali managed to pull off this feat and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

FAQs

Q: How did Svetlana Dali get on the plane without a boarding pass?
A: She was able to get through an advanced imaging technology body scanner at JFK airport and dodge document and ID checks during the security process.

Q: How did she hide on the plane?
A: She moved between the plane’s bathrooms during the flight, attempting to dodge flight attendants.

Q: What is being done to prevent similar incidents in the future?
A: The TSA and Delta Air Lines are conducting an exhaustive investigation and will work collaboratively with other aviation stakeholders and law enforcement to prevent similar incidents.

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