NYC Stowaway's Parisian Adventure Ends in Chaos

A 57-year-old woman, identified as Svetlana Dali, managed to board a Delta flight from JFK Airport to Paris without a ticket or boarding pass. She evaded detection by moving between airplane bathrooms, avoiding taking a seat. Fellow passengers eventually alerted flight attendants.

Upon arrival in Paris, French authorities detained Dali as she lacked a visa. While initially placed on a return flight to the US, her behavior became unruly, leading French authorities to remove her from the plane. She remains in France pending further investigation.

The TSA, FBI, and Delta are investigating the incident. The TSA is particularly reviewing its procedures at JFK's travel document checker station. Delta emphasized its commitment to safety and security, stating that an exhaustive investigation is underway.

Key Players Involved:

• Svetlana Dali: The stowaway passenger.
• Delta Air Lines: The airline involved.
• TSA: Transportation Security Administration.
• FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• French Authorities: Detained and removed Dali from the return flight.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates JFK, has not yet commented on the incident.