In a recent incident that has drawn significant attention, 57yearold Svetlana Dali, a Russian national and U.S. permanent resident, managed to board Delta Air Lines Flight 264 from New Yorks JFK Airport to Paris without a ticket or passport. Dali allegedly bypassed security by blending in with an Air Europa flight crew and evading identity checks, according to court documents. citeturn0search0
Once on board, Dalis behavior raised suspicions as she spent extended periods in the aircrafts lavatories. Flight attendants became concerned, and upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, French authorities detained her. Dali was denied entry into France due to lack of valid travel documents and was returned to the U.S., where she was arrested and charged with being a stowaway on an aircraft without consent. citeturn0search4
After her initial release under strict conditions, including GPS monitoring, Dali reportedly removed her ankle bracelet and attempted to flee to Canada via a Greyhound bus. She was apprehended near the Canadian border and is now in federal custody, facing additional charges. citeturn0search3
This incident has prompted Delta Air Lines and the Transportation Security Administration TSA to review their security protocols. Delta stated that a deviation from standard procedures allowed the breach, and the TSA emphasized that this was the only reported case of unauthorized access among over 18 million passengers screened during the busy travel season. citeturn0search6
Dalis actions have sparked discussions about airport security measures and the importance of adhering to established protocols to ensure passenger safety.