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Man Convicted for Posing as Flight Attendant to Score 120 Free Flights

His sentencing on August 25 will determine his prison term for exploiting airline crew travel privileges.

A Florida man posed as a flight attendant to book free flights.
FILE - A Delta Airlines flight takes off from SFO on Feb. 7, 2025.
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Overview

  • A federal jury convicted Tiron Alexander in June 2025 of wire fraud and unlawful entry into secure airport areas for impersonating flight crew.
  • Between 2018 and 2024, he booked more than 120 non-revenue flights on carriers including American Airlines, Spirit, United, Delta and Southwest by submitting false employment records and using over 30 badge numbers.
  • The Transportation Security Administration said Alexander complied with all required security checks and praised the conviction as evidence of its dedication to protecting air travelers.
  • He was arrested in February 2024 at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to fly to Australia.
  • He faces maximum penalties of 20 years in prison for wire fraud and 10 years for unlawful airport access, along with potential supervised release and fines.