Stowaway Evades Security to Board Delta Flight from New York to Paris

A woman bypassed multiple security checkpoints at JFK Airport and was discovered near the end of the flight to Paris, prompting investigations by Delta and TSA.

The stowaway, a woman between 55 and 60 years old with a Russian passport and U.S. green card, bypassed two identity verification stations at JFK Airport on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
She underwent full TSA security screening, including bag checks, and was not carrying any prohibited items, but managed to board the Delta flight without a boarding pass.
The woman was discovered by flight attendants after her frequent and lengthy use of the plane’s lavatories during the seven-hour flight.
French police took the woman into custody upon landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport; her request for asylum in France was denied, and she is being deported back to the U.S.
Delta Airlines and the TSA have launched investigations into the serious security lapse, with Delta emphasizing its commitment to safety and security.