A woman reportedly succeeded in boarding a domestic flight from Tennessee to California without a boarding pass, leading to a significant breach in airline security confirmed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
This incident unfolded on February 7th at Nashville International Airport.
The TSA disclosed that the traveler underwent a physical screening but was not subjected to the standard ID and ticket check at the gate.
The unidentified woman managed to board American Airlines flight 1393 to Los Angeles, disembarking without encountering any issues.
Upon arrival, law enforcement met her at the gate, and she was taken into custody for questioning.
The FBI corroborated the incident, indicating an ongoing investigation with no charges filed at that time.