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us-news1 month ago•2 min saved

Houston Man Arrested After Sneaking Onto United Flight With Fake Boarding Pass

A 25-year-old Houston man, Abdulrahman Oriyomi, was arrested after allegedly using a fraudulent boarding pass to try to board United Airlines Flight 469 from Houston to Los Angeles on May 18. Surveillance shows him bypassing staff, boarding once the line was distracted, and then hiding in the cabin bathroom as the full flight filled; a passenger alerted a flight attendant and the plane returned to the gate for checks. The boarding pass was found fraudulent; Oriyomi gave the alias “Mr. Lopez” but no such passenger existed, and the flight was delayed about three hours. He faces a felony charge of intentionally impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility and is being held for bail review.

via NBC News|

#airlines #aviation-security #crime

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Sacramento airport scare: man with explosive device halted before boarding

A 49-year-old man attempting to board at Sacramento International Airport was found carrying a homemade explosive, a butane torch lighter, a knife, zip ties, and five cellphones (one with a timer, another displaying a threatening message). Bomb technicians deemed the device viable and capable of damaging a plane; police arrested him on charges of unlawful possession of explosive material in an airport.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arrest #aviation-security #cellphones

travel1 month ago•3 min saved

Bluetooth scare forces Newark-to-Spain flight to turn back mid-Atlantic

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark about two hours after takeoff when a Bluetooth device displayed a suspicious name, prompting a security scare; passengers were evacuated and later reboarded, and the flight resumed to Spain hours later. The 190 passengers and 12 crew were safe, with authorities responding on the ground and the trip finishing after a significant delay.

via Gothamist|

#aviation-security #bluetooth #flight-diversion

transportation1 month ago•1 min saved

Bluetooth name sparks security scare as United flight diverts

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca diverted about an hour after takeoff due to a security scare linked to a discoverable Bluetooth speaker with a provocative name. An air-traffic-control recording indicates the crew ordered a full security sweep of the aircraft, including the cargo area, and passengers were evacuated. While some Reddit posts speculated the device name was a four-letter word, the recording does not confirm the exact name. The incident highlights how even a naming choice for a consumer device can trigger heightened security responses.

via The Verge|

#air-traffic-control #air-travel #aviation-security

politics3 months ago•9 min saved

DHS funding stalemate drags on as paychecks loom

Washington remains in a protracted standoff over Department of Homeland Security funding, risking tens of thousands of federal workers going unpaid for weeks or months while negotiations falter amid GOP divisions and Democratic resistance to immigration-enforcement changes; despite Trump paying TSA payroll and a Senate plan to fund most of DHS, House Republicans rejected it, leaving no clear bipartisan path before a potential summer deadlock as airport lines have temporarily eased.

via politico.com|

#aviation-security #budget-policy #government-shutdown

politics4 months ago•73 min saved

Shutdown renews debate over privatizing TSA screening

With the government shutdown continuing to affect travel, some policymakers and observers are revisiting the idea of privatizing TSA screening. Proponents say private contractors could cut costs and offer flexibility, while critics warn privatization could undermine security and oversight. Travelers face delays and longer lines, and airports weigh the potential impacts of shifting screening responsibilities as the shutdown drags on.

via AP News|

#airports #aviation-security #government-shutdown

world4 months ago•10 min saved

Seasoned Stowaway Nabbed Again, Newark–Milan Run Foiled

A repeat stowaway was busted again, this time while attempting to board a Newark-to-Milan flight, with gate security detaining the individual; authorities have offered few details on charges, but the incident adds to a pattern of recurring aviation-security breaches.

via Gate Checked|

#air-travel #aviation-security #milan

transportation4 months ago•2 min saved

Serial stowaway sneaks onto Newark-to-Milan flight again

A repeat stowaway, Svetlana Dali, was taken into custody in Italy after allegedly sneaking onto United Flight 19 from Newark to Milan without a ticket, with the plane already airborne; the incident follows a prior Paris-bound Delta flight conviction linked to Dali and comes after earlier security breaches at Hartford-area and Miami airports.

via NBC News|

#aviation-security #milan #newark

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Serial Stowaway Detained in Italy After Boarding United Flight Without a Ticket

Svetlana Dali, who previously stowed away on a New York–Paris flight in 2024, was detained at Milan’s Malpensa Airport after boarding United Airlines Flight 19 from Newark to Milan without a ticket or boarding pass, evading TSA and gate agents, according to two people familiar with the incident. United Airlines said it is investigating with authorities. Dali’s long history of security breaches—convicted in 2024 and having previously tried to flee detention with a GPS monitor—highlights ongoing vulnerabilities at busy travel hubs.

via The New York Times|

#aviation-security #international-travel #stowaway

crime4 months ago•5 min saved

Flight Cabin Fear: CBS News finds rising, underreported in-flight sexual assaults

CBS News reports FBI data showing more than 170 passenger-on-passenger sexual assaults on flights in 2024, up from about 130 in 2023, but experts say the true number likely undercounts due to inconsistent airline and local reporting; assaults typically occur on long-haul/international trips, often at night with alcohol, prompting calls for better accountability and a push for airlines to report incidents publicly, including a lawsuit against American Airlines.

via CBS News|

#airlines-reporting-gaps #aviation-security #crime

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Prank hotspot label prompts IAF escort of Wizz Air flight; threat quickly ruled out.

Israeli fighter jets escorted Wizz Air Flight W95310 from London to Ben Gurion after a passenger saw the word 'terrorist' in Arabic on a phone, triggering security procedures; it was later revealed to be a prank hotspot name change by the couple's son, and the plane landed safely with enhanced screening.

via Israel National News|

#aviation-security #ben-gurion #iaf

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Dead Body Discovered in American Airlines Plane's Landing Gear at Charlotte Airport

A deceased stowaway was found in the landing gear of an American Airlines plane at Charlotte Douglas airport, prompting an investigation into how the individual gained access and the circumstances of their death. Recent similar incidents highlight the risks and security challenges of preventing unauthorized access to aircraft's wheel wells.

via Forbes|

#aircraft #aviation-security #investigation

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Man impersonates flight attendant to fly for free over 120 times

A 35-year-old man, Tiron Alexander, was convicted of fraudulently booking over 120 free flights by impersonating a flight attendant since 2018, exploiting airline policies. He claimed to work for multiple airlines, used fake badge numbers, and was caught after accumulating a large number of flights in airline logs. He faces up to 20 years for each wire fraud count and is scheduled for sentencing in August.

via The Washington Post|

#airline-fraud #aviation-security #crime

international-news1 year ago•0 min saved

Passenger Arrested for Attempted Hijacking of Mexican Flight to US

A passenger on a Volaris flight in Mexico attempted to forcibly divert the plane to the US. The crew managed to detain the individual, and the flight, originally bound for Tijuana, was redirected to Guadalajara.

via Bloomberg|

#aviation-security #flight-diversion #international-news

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Persistent Stowaway Sneaks onto JFK-Paris Flight, Released on Bond

A 57-year-old Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, was charged with being a stowaway on a New York-to-Paris flight after evading security by blending in with a flight crew. She admitted to previous attempts to travel without a ticket at other US airports. Dali, who has no prior criminal history, was released with strict bail conditions, including electronic monitoring and a ban from airports. Her lawyer suggested her actions were due to a mental health issue, while the prosecution highlighted significant security concerns.

via The Guardian US|

#aviation-security #crime #legal-proceedings