Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents
Briefly

Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian citizen with U.S. residency, was convicted of stowaway charges after sneaking onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris. Despite being initially denied access at a security checkpoint, Dali managed to infiltrate a special security lane for airline employees, joining them to bypass ticket checks. She remained undetected in the plane's bathroom until nearing Paris, where she was apprehended. Dali faces up to six months in prison, reflecting serious concerns about airport security protocols and monitoring.
Dali's actions highlight significant lapses in airport security, as she managed to bypass security checks and board an international flight without a ticket.
The jury's conviction reflects the court's stance on unauthorized boarding, emphasizing the seriousness of airport security breaches in today's world.
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