Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian national and legal U.S. resident, is scheduled to be returned to New York City today after a series of incidents that began with her unauthorized boarding of a Delta Air Lines flight from JFK Airport to Paris. On November 26, 2024, Dali bypassed multiple security checkpoints at JFK Airport and boarded Delta Flight 264 to Paris without a boarding pass or valid travel documents. She remained undetected until mid-flight, when flight attendants noticed her frequent and prolonged use of the aircraft's lavatories. Upon landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, French. . .
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Stowaway Evades JFK Security, Boards Delta Flight to Paris Without Ticket
Authorities are investigating a significant security breach after a 57-year-old woman with a Russian passport and U.S. green card boarded Delta Air Lines Flight 264 from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport without a ticket or valid travel documents. The incident occurred on November 26, 2024, during one of the year's busiest travel periods.
The woman bypassed multiple security checkpoints, including the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) passport and boarding pass verification, and successfully passed through physical screening. . .
Delta Extends Suspension of Flights Between JFK & Tel Aviv Until March 31 Due to Middle East Turmoil
Delta Air Lines has announced that it will extend its suspension of flights between New York’s JFK Airport and Tel Aviv until March 31, citing ongoing instability in the Middle East. The airline initially paused its flights to Tel Aviv following the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which heightened security concerns and led many international carriers to halt or adjust their operations in the region. Although Delta briefly resumed flights in June of this year, it reimplemented the suspension in August due to continuing regional unrest.
Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in NY After Pilot Collapses Mid-Flight
A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport this morning after the pilot collapsed mid-flight and tragically died before the plane could land. The flight had departed from Seattle overnight, but shortly after reaching cruising altitude, the pilot experienced a sudden medical emergency.
According to a spokesperson for Turkish Airlines, the co-pilot and flight crew acted quickly to take control of the situation, safely navigating the plane and making an. . .
In Queens, New York, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out new translation devices at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to enhance traveler engagement, particularly for passengers whose first language is not English.
TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein has announced the introduction of these innovative devices, emphasizing the agency's commitment to improving communication and accessibility for all travelers. Farbstein explains that these devices offer real-time translation capabilities in both directions, enabling seamless communication between TSA agents and passengers.
TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein says they're always looking to improve traveler engagement, especially if English isn't. . .
Dispatchers at JFK Airport allegedly accepted bribes to let cabbies skip passenger lines, undermining fair taxi operations and sparking outrage. . .