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

Tiron Alexander secured crew-only bookings on major U.S. airlines by using fake badge numbers with falsified employment records.

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

  • Between 2018 and 2024, Alexander impersonated a flight attendant to book more than 120 free flights across six major U.S. carriers.
  • He exploited employee travel portals by submitting over 30 different fake badge numbers and false hire dates.
  • The Transportation Security Administration aided the probe and confirmed he passed standard security screenings despite his ruse.
  • A federal jury found Alexander guilty on June 5 of wire fraud and unlawfully entering secure airport areas under false pretenses.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for August 25, 2025, and he faces up to 20 years in prison plus fines of up to $250,000.