Airplane stowaway trial underway in Brooklyn
Briefly

Svetlana Dali, 57, is on trial for allegedly boarding Delta flight DL264 from JFK to Paris without a ticket on November 26, 2024. The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges she evaded airport security, entering through a lane designated for airline employees, hidden by Air Europa crew members. Videos depicted her actions, including hiding in a restroom and being discovered just before landing. Dali, facing a maximum of five years for her actions, declined a plea deal. The trial is presided over by U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly.
"Svetlana Dali, aged 57, is facing serious charges after allegedly sneaking onto a Delta flight to Paris without a ticket, showcasing a daring evasion of security protocol."
"Videos have emerged depicting Dali's brazen act of evading airport security by utilizing a special lane for airline employees, ultimately leading to her discovery before landing."
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
[
|
]