Russian Stowaway Evades JFK Security to Board Paris-Bound Flight

Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian national, faces federal charges after bypassing airport security and boarding a Delta flight without a ticket.

Svetlana Dali, a U.S. permanent resident, allegedly bypassed TSA security and airline checks at JFK Airport to board a Paris-bound Delta flight on November 26.
She was discovered mid-flight and detained by French authorities upon landing, before being deported back to the U.S. on December 4.
Dali has admitted to attempting similar stowaway acts at multiple U.S. airports, including Miami International Airport earlier this year, raising significant security concerns.
A federal judge released Dali without bail but imposed strict conditions, including GPS monitoring, a curfew, and a ban from airports, citing her potential flight risk.
The incident has prompted scrutiny of airport and airline security protocols, with Delta and the TSA reviewing procedures to prevent future breaches.