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9 Year old Sneaks on Plane
the TSA and Delta are in a little hot water after this one... (www.kare11.com) More...
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Somehow, I don't think we've heard the last of this kid. If he can easily pull this off at 9, there's no telling what he's capable of, when he's bigger.
This kid has definitely got more than most between his ears
Turns out he's known to the authorities. At his age (9), he's already stolen a car, and snuck into an amusement park.
http://m.startribune.com/?id=226939621
http://m.startribune.com/?id=226939621
Does anyone else remember when flight attendants checked boarding passes at the door to the plane (in addition to passengers having them checked at the gate)? Also, the announcement regarding unattended items was in place long before TSA, so who knows how the concession stand employee missed that one. I will assume casino security caught the boy at the slot machines in the gate area, not TSA staff!
I think, according to the story, that the DAL FA's caught him after they were airborne. He must have had enough smarts to hang around a family until after they got on the plane. DAL and most carriers are normally pretty tight on unaccompanied minors, not only for the extra fare but liability.
And only part of their job is security. it's TSA's only job.
Yes, preacher1, you're correct. I should have paid closer attention! I'm relieved the FAs caught him.
He steals a bag from baggage claim. Takes it to restaurant. After eating, leaves bag, goes to restroom and disappears.
Not sure if he should be compared to an adult or a criminal.
But the getting through security is easy. Kids like to hang out with kids. Plus, this one's been done. A kid in the vicinity of a family with other kids of similar age, just blends in.
As far as TSA furlough, I call BS. TSA was an exempt organization that was not subject to the government shutdown. Either someone was looking for an excuse, or they were instructed from above (eg. white house) to blame the gov't shutdown for everything.
This administration keeps lying to our face, repeatedly for years, in a condescending way as if the American public was stupid, and would believe anything they say.