A significant security breach occurred at JFK Airport when a stowaway managed to board a Delta Airlines flight to Paris without a ticket. The unidentified woman bypassed several security and identity verification checkpoints before boarding Flight DL264, operated by a Boeing 767-400, on November 26, 2024.
She was discovered mid-flight by crew members after passengers noticed unusual behavior. Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, she was taken into custody by French authorities. Investigations by U.S. TSA and Delta are underway to determine how she evaded security. Delta pledged to collaborate with aviation stakeholders to prevent future incidents. Authorities are examining whether high Thanksgiving travel volumes contributed to the lapse
