A remarkable incident unfolded recently involving a 15-year-old boy who successfully stowed away on a Delta Airlines flight from John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris. According to reports, the teen managed to conceal himself in the wheel well of the aircraft before it took off on December 2, 2024. Officials were alerted to the situation upon the boy’s arrival at CDG, where he was discovered alive despite the frigid temperatures and lack of oxygen at high altitudes. The boy reportedly told police he had been trying to escape home due to personal issues. Delta Airlines has stated that they are cooperating with authorities and conducting an internal review of security protocols. An airline representative noted, “The safety and security of our customers is our top priority, and we are working closely with the authorities to investigate this matter.” This shocking stowaway incident highlights ongoing concerns about airport security and the measures in place to prevent such occurrences. It is an incident that brings attention to the need for stricter access controls and awareness of potential vulnerabilities within our air travel systems.
Delta Airlines Stowaway Found on Flight to Paris from JFK
