NEW YORK CITY — In a startling development during the busy Thanksgiving travel period, a stowaway was discovered aboard a Delta flight from JFK Airport in New York City to Paris on Tuesday night.
The individual, identified as a stowaway, managed to board Delta Flight 264 bound for Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport without being detected during the boarding process. Upon the plane’s arrival in Paris, authorities promptly removed the individual from the aircraft.
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TSA Confirms Screening Compliance
According to a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the stowaway had bypassed both the document check podium and a gate agent but had undergone full security screening at JFK.
“They were screened at a TSA checkpoint, ensuring they carried no prohibited items and posed no immediate security risk,” the spokesperson stated.
The circumstances surrounding how the individual evaded the document verification process remain unclear.
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Ongoing Investigations
The FBI has been made aware of the incident, and Delta Air Lines has initiated a thorough investigation.
A Delta representative issued a statement:
“We are conducting an exhaustive investigation of what may have occurred and will work collaboratively with other aviation stakeholders and law enforcement to that end.”
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Passenger Accounts Capture Onboard Scene
Passengers onboard the flight captured the unfolding situation. A video recorded by one traveler showed flight attendants walking through the cabin, with the pilot addressing the passengers via intercom.
“We are just waiting for the police to come on board … They directed us to keep everyone on the plane until they sort out the extra passenger,” the pilot announced.
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Details Remain Limited
Authorities have not released any further information regarding the identity or motivations of the stowaway.
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This incident raises significant questions about airport security and document verification protocols during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
