In a startling incident, a woman managed to board a flight from New York’s JFK Airport to Paris without a ticket or boarding pass, according to an American news outlet. Exploiting the holiday rush at the airport, she bypassed multiple security checkpoints unnoticed and successfully traveled to France.
The incident occurred on a Paris-bound flight, where the woman allegedly maneuvered through two identification counters and passed the boarding pass issuance station undetected. Her covert travel came to light only near the end of the journey when the flight crew discovered her hiding in the restroom.
Upon landing in Paris, the flight captain informed passengers of the situation, stating that French police would be boarding the aircraft due to the serious security breach. All passengers were instructed to remain seated until the issue was resolved.
The airline has not disclosed the woman’s identity or detailed how she bypassed security. There is also no confirmed information about the actions taken by French authorities upon her arrival. However, a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) clarified that the woman had cleared two security screenings, indicating she carried no prohibited items and posed no immediate threat to the flight.
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This incident has raised concerns about airport security protocols, particularly during peak travel seasons, and highlights the potential vulnerabilities in crowded transportation hubs.