New surveillance video of man catching a flight without ticket

New surveillance video appears to show the man taking pictures of other people’s boarding passes before he was allegedly able to board the Delta flight using another passenger's ticket.
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[@lolacabana123]

1) This DEFINITELY wasn't his first time doing this 2) Had the plane not been fully booked, he would have 100% gotten away with it

[@Brandon-qr2or]

He could have gone on the app to check to see if the flight was full before he tried that. He can't be dumb and stupid v😅

[@GoalWalker]

Even if checked for seats on the app, IDK how quick it would update so close to departure, or if it would even show the same information at the clerk desk just right up until boarding. Though I guess it would be suspicious to ask the clerk desk if there are any open seats while later having a stolen ticket photo on your phone to scan. All-in-all a very risky gamble and not worth trying to save some time and some money against the potential federal charges, expensive fines, and public shame.

[@AmberU]

I agree i feel he would have skated if the plane had not been full he could have just eased into an open spot.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

1. Not sure. 2. Even if it’s not fully booked, if the rightful owner comes along and shows proof of id, then, he would had still gotten caught.

[@JocieFire]

Great point!

[@Yong130]

He's con artist, dude smiles and shakes hands with passengers who he stolen their indenties from.

[@claudiocorleone7856]

And obviously not too bright!

[@mokaLARE]

😂

[@JohnSmith-qp4pv]

Definitely a scammer no mental problem

[@halonothing1]

I was thinking how sociopathic that was of him. Literally.

[@sswan9689]

​@claudiocorleone7856 The passengers aren't to bright. They are a bit too friendly

[@tom-xf9xs]

He looks so casual. He's done it before for sure.

[@fmcdomer]

So he waiting for a flight he paid for and decides to steal someone else's seat instead

[@evansusmc]

@@fmcdomerhe was on stand by. Doesn’t know if he was actually gonna make that flight.

[@mlmielke]

​@fmcdomer Stand-by isn't paying for the flight. It's an allowance if a seat opens up. Though, sometimes, there's automatic preference if you have enough miles per year.

[@myTeas]

​@mlmielke You still pay for A flight. There is normally a time slot in which A flight leaves. Money is still exchanged. Stand-by is a money grab, which is why I never do it.

[@annavictoriasb]

He didn't pay for a ticket. He had a companion pass from a friend who works for an airline. ​@@fmcdomer

[@severtone263]

Clearly, not everyone who shakes your hand with a smile has good intentions.

[@Ded_Sec602]

Don't let the handshake and the smile fool ya

[@jerkchickenblog]

UH you think?

[@houseofpharoah1718]

"Don't think that when a lion shows your his teeth that he is smiling at you."

[@mokaLARE]

This is not a mental health issue. Do not put everything on that! He did something criminal. No need to assess his mental state. He knew what he was doing. This is not someone going through a mental breakdown or crisis. This is someone who took time to think about a criminal plan to steal someone’s ticket and therefore money.

[@beachydee854]

Exactly! He does not need an evaluation. He knows exactly what he is doing. He is a criminal, plain and simple. He needs a cell for a long time!

[@piespies10]

Yah or might be terrorist... damn! This is scary

[@preciousowusu7743]

How does him being a thief compare to a mental issue like really.

[@mokaLARE]

@@beachydee854 definitely!

[@mokaLARE]

@@piespies10 very scary…

[@lingwan0able]

His every move was very calculated.

[@Mike__B]

Except for his calculation that "hey the person's pass I'm going to use is obviously here and leaving on this plane" and the only reason why it worked is due to the incompetence of the Delta Airlines boarding gate crew.

[@invisiblemiles]

This should not be a crime, look at what r politicians r doing hahahahahha

[@malin7919]

J B supporters are smart.

[@bkm2797]

invisiblemiles, Get lost troll!

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

@@invisiblemiles Biden has flown 10's of thousands of illegals around the country, and another 8m have walked/been bussed around the country... this is the least of our concerns

[@user-ew2jr2sk7n]

From the video, the person on his right noticed him taking a picture yet did nothing.

[@Fragrancenoob]

Who wants to be called racist???

[@missym877]

@@Fragrancenoobdon’t be a racist, and you won’t. But given that’s your natural reaction, clearly that’s you. But anyone with a genuine intent wouldn’t even go there mentally. Especially seeing that there’s video to support the claim. This crybaby I’m the victim bs you white men do is so cowardly. You all play the race card more than anyone else. Grow up

[@TT-ee1vv]

Probably didn't want to attract drama to himself or be called a racist

[@tailwhup]

@@Fragrancenoobexactly, I called out a black guy who was watching my type my PIN number in and he screamed that I was racist and made a huge scene

[@bisquitngroovy]

@@FragrancenoobI’d rather be called a racist and be wrong than potentially be on a plane with someone who has bad intentions. You’ll never see them again.

[@realtv101]

This why im always cautious of random people coming up to me trying to start conversation. Especially if they are asking me questions about where im from, where im going... Why is a stranger asking me this?

[@ScottAndrew]

If someone comes up to you being way too friendly they are most likely trying to scam or rob you. I've seen it hundreds of times working in the city. A normal person does not act like this.

[@johnbrooks4965]

"Just made a mistake and wants to go home". The cry of every criminal when caught.

[@andrewbaker277]

Then send him home!

[@cosmoray9750]

He is perpetuating the stereotype. He is making black people look bad.

[@p0llenp0ny]

​@@cosmoray9750Stereotypes exist for a reason.

[@peacenow42]

@@cosmoray9750 then stop seeing everyone's skin color or lack thereof. Now there's a thought.

[@AOpsLive]

@@cosmoray9750 He's Nigerian.

[@twillybbe]

That wasn’t a “mistake”. That was a CHOICE.

[@JUSTINWRIGHT-fc6ie]

Agreed. He should have been a normal adult and waited. He literally caused someone to miss their flight, by stealing their ticket

[@user-tz5sp7ep4g]

Are you both dumb or stupid??? Mistakes are caused by "bad choices" so if you say its a "choice" of course its a choice or decision whatever u call. But a bad choice or decision which can be motivated by other factors which lead him to make that mistake by taking a bad choice or decision.

[@user-tz5sp7ep4g]

Are you both dumb or just stupid??? Bad Choices led to the mistake 🙄

[@user-tz5sp7ep4g]

Are you both dumb or stupid???

[@Brooklynsquadreallifedrama1579]

Exactly

[@SonOroSound]

"Florizard" sounds like a Pokemon name

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

Sounded like she said his name was “White Claw Florizard” 😂

[@ScottAndrew]

A grass/flower type Charizard

[@stillcovalent]

Florida Charizard

[@RedBRZ23]

He’s done this more than once. Investigators should track down all his flights to see how many times before he’s done it. Although logistically impossible due to camera recordings and how long they are kept, I’m sure he’s done it before.

[@KM-uh5ro]

Or look into his life and see if he has any shady dealings.

[@SimSimon87]

I think it's perfectly fair to travel for free, if you manage to successfully circumvent airport security :)

[@user-pn9db8sm5w]

He didn't make a mistake, he made a decision to steal someone else's pass to get a free ride.

[@rooster1012]

Here is a thought how about requiring an actual printed ticket and not a picture of one....just saying.

[@CityLifeinAmerica]

He already paid for a ride though he just wanted an earlier flight hence the standby, and since that didn’t work because it was full, he stole the delta flight.

[@user-pn9db8sm5w]

@@CityLifeinAmerica - Right.

[@superpixelated7354]

Leave this guy alone. Stop being racist

[@emanualcarr7408]

Deportation or 10 years in prison!

[@tjr4459]

That’s no mistake, it was deliberate and calculating. Not a mental health issue.

[@Lemons19902010]

Absolutely!

[@teotronia]

yeah just like trump huh

[@tomgillotti]

I would argue that *is* a mental health issue. Mental health and mental illness covers a very wide spectrum, according to the DSM-5. That said, this could have been a series of poor choices that went “right” for him until it didn’t anymore. He made a mistake. Whether it’s indicative of pathological behavior is for the professionals to assess.

[@tiffanyr5770]

@@tomgillotti "Konnikova contends that the psychology of con artists can be made up of three behaviors: narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. These are traits that are often grouped together in what's called the “dark triad,” but aren't strictly necessary in a con artist."

[@MariaMaria-sr8zg]

​@@teotronia Is it pathological to always need to say his name when it isn't related to the content?

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606]

This is the kind of sneaky snake you DO NOT want to have as a friend.

[@motivationreality]

He can surely tell you how to get away with stuff. 😮

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606]

@@motivationreality Ya but my point was while hes showing you he will also be scamming you.

[@motivationreality]

Like a pick-pocket @@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606

[@annavictoriasb]

His friend will lose his free pass and companion pass for sure, and probably his/her job too.

[@caitlinsoliman1658]

Plane rides are not even that expensive usually. Especially domestically. Thats crazy and sad:(.

[@maryd253]

He should be on a NO FLY LIST permanently

[@juanito5418]

@@sonder8809we all know what that means. What are you a suspect for? Genocide?

[@robertd2481]

Would not stop him since he is using someone elses ticket posing as them. At least that is what i think he is doing.

[@michaelmaps2004]

​@@juanito5418Good question

[@Majikdiva]

HE SHOULD BE IN JAIL ....THIS IS A SCAM .....STOLE PEOPLE INFORMATION....CRIME NEEDS TO BE TOUGH!!!!

[@CihttiBabbuu-dt9qw]

But the media would said it’s racism 😒

[@GQ1921]

He steals his ticket then shakes his hand. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@captivated388]

Classic con artist behavior.

[@PurpleSmokeFace]

Same as the guy who will steal from you & help you look for it. 😅

[@supergeek0177]

reminds me of that speech about the snake Trump made haha

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

​@@supergeek0177TDS

[@lifemomentsca]

Dirty dude

[@BluDrop5]

How is this possible? Before you go through TSA, you have to show your ticket with you ID and they verify it.

[@clydeharris775]

Same thing I was wondering..

[@adorlo2295]

He must have had a ticket for another flight as a standby passenger on a Southwest Airline flight ... as I gathered on what was mentioned on the report.

[@johnp139]

Watch the video!!!!

[@allfactstv3812]

😂😂

[@bisquitngroovy]

They don’t ask for your ticket anymore lately, just ID

[@Maniac-Cop-2]

Mental health for that?

[@sandib4234]

Yeah everybody's weak these days!

[@alonzojones9626]

Only white criminals are allowed to use the “mental health defense to escape a longer prison sentence excuse. How does he not know that

[@ttdur8102]

Yeah, I’m confused lol

[@davidcarlin3850]

Mental health evaluation? He is a criminal. He knew exactly what he was doing. He stole someone’s ticket information.

[@slashsaussier]

Well this is the US 😊 Allways try to find a excuse 😅 remember when the y claim Iraq has mass lethal weapon just to invade the country for the oil !

[@T1Oracle]

A grown woman pretending to be a highschool student gets a "mental health" evaluation, and that's way creepier than this.

[@voltair9]

Yeah that excuse is only reserved for YT people 😂

[@nekaneka-lo2js]

​@@T1Oraclebet u that woman wasn't black neither was she? When we do things mental health is the last on they mund

[@ian_ford]

It's funny how skin color often dictates "intent" and "mental health" conversations. I've seen people do this before and generally, the lighter the skin tone, the more often people will say, "well, he's industrious." "He might have mental issues..." "Maybe the system needs to be fixed. He's just exploiting ways to get around it." When he's of a darker persuasion it's, _"Criminal! Animal! Lock him up! He knew exactly what he was doing!"_

[@Mumblix]

See him smiling and being everybody's friend? Gaining their confidence. That's where the "con" in conman comes from.

[@kenbob1071]

Just like Donald Trump.

[@chris64k]

yes queen hes got such a beautiful smile 😍😍😍😍😍 🤗🤗

[@britishroyalfamilyvideos]

TDS

[@sandib4234]

​@@kenbob10712:17 you made a mistake you meant Biden 😅 fixed it!

[@piehound]

Lots of " MISTAKES " going on. Thanks for the heads up.

[@mobilegameplaywalkthroughs990]

So, you're saying me and a friend can board on the same ticket as long as the flight isn't fully booked? Good to know.

[@johnp139]

If you want to face potential felony charges.

[@kimannepark4709]

This is also a moral lesson to all. Don't take out your boarding pass for everyone to see, until you're at the boarding gate.

[@naturistfred]

Very true.

[@ilovenoodles7483]

​@@naturistfred the person who stole from in order to get on that Delta flight was actually at the boarding gate

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Actually, this should be a lesson for gate agents: require photographic id to see if the person with the boarding pass has the matching name

[@heyitsdanie.x]

So true! I don't really travel, but I plan to. Never thought about that.

[@avairal5936]

like i am suppose to already know a charming con artist will steal it one day

[@makscho1]

Every rule, safety measure, hoop we have today to jump through is the result of someone somewhere having exploited a loophole. Imagine how simple our lives would be if people were honest at all times and in all places.

[@user-er3ri6sc3j]

Very well put. George Carlin stated that if everyone told the truth the whole system would collapse. Sadly life in America is like the NBA and the NFL. Referees blowing whistles and watching instant replay to correct an incorrect blown call.

[@cozmicgrrl4674]

This includes politicians and religious leadership.

[@matthewmacdonald4687]

Then we wouldn’t be human, “Everybody lies”. Dr Gregory House.

[@CarlosRamirez-wb7zu]

That's why we need strict gun laws.

[@bjvu9460]

Really, every rule is because of exploitation? 90 percent of the rules have nothing to do with exploitation.

[@minichikimakubex]

Happened to me, i was in a hurry 3 mins before missing the bus… i asked an enployee and told me that bus is yours i went in and there were already ppl in my seat i talked to the bus driver and said this is not your bus is that one over there i went running and went in i sat down and heard that the bus was going to another destination 😂😂😂 finally i asked another employee and she told me its this one hurry up… what is amazing is that every time i took the bus the one in charge of checking tickets didnt care and let me go

[@wenzstyle]

Mission passed! Respect +

[@christianmedellin34]

Person in the blue hoodie clearly saw him taking the pictures😂

[@queenroots5599]

Exactly

[@williamcope2652]

If you’re gonna shift blame, you might as well place blame on the boarding, pass itself for merely being printed on white paper.

[@loveblue2]

​@@williamcope2652The point is, he clearly saw what the man did and just chose to ignore it. He could have reported it to the gate staff.

[@tmn8547]

Yep!

[@fredm.2699]

@@loveblue2his head was turned in that angle…that’s all we have from this video…

[@JUSTINWRIGHT-fc6ie]

Im confused. I thought you had to show your ticket prior to getting through TSA.

[@selanryn5849]

He had a ticket, but that flight was overbooked and they bumped him to a later flight that was also overbooked, so he couldn't board it either.

[@TheHardcard]

He got through TSA with his standby Southwest ticket.

[@teresab126]

Nope! He used someone else’s ticket on his phone. My ticket is always on my phone.

[@lydiaheelu2681]

Nope. We just use phones nowadays. Didn’t use a physical ticket in a while.

[@ladyvee7664]

He had a standby ticket

[@s0fa274]

That was no mistake. Him smiling and shaking people’s hands, he’s probably had a history of conning people.

[@ondemandmediagroup]

“& I would’ve gotten away with it if it wasn’t for those meddling kids” 😭😂

[@pytube777]

How did the real passenger let on board even when the system said someone already used her ticket. Shouldn’t that raised a flag to stop and look for the guy who stole on board instead of continuing boarding? The plane should’ve emptied to find who used the ticket. You can’t have two people using the same ticket. That’s a major mistake.

[@dmb5libra82]

Right, at that point they should have stopped boarding, and checked each passengers ID against the manifest as they deplaned the passengers that already boarded. That is such a glaring security red flag, how they just shrugged their shoulders and let a duplicate on the plane is insane.

[@oldauntzibby4395]

@@dmb5libra82 And of course that's why he was hiding in the airplane bathroom.

[@007jLoSoulGLo]

My guess is they didn’t want to delay the flight and upset passengers. Sure, in an ideal situation the best course of action would’ve been to check everyone’s id’s, one by one. But you have a plane full of people, and a schedule to keep, the attendants probably just didn’t want to deal with going through those measures.

[@pytube777]

@@007jLoSoulGLo that’s negligence of the agent. Could’ve been a terrorist that got on and that inconvenience could’ve been disastrous.

[@007jLoSoulGLo]

@@pytube777 agreed. You’re very correct regarding possible implications. I simply pointed out how this type of situation could occur. Probably happens a lot more than we think it does.

[@teresab126]

So many crooked people 😡😡😡

[@tiabrooks5572]

Looked like the guy was holding it up for him!

[@youngnurse9994]

It looked like the guy held his pass up so he could take a picture to me . 🤷‍♀️

[@markmedley6849]

He should have a felony conviction on his record. How scary.

[@jayanimations494]

why for outsmarting TSA

[@Mike__B]

@@jayanimations494 not TSA, Delta airlines gate agents.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

video said he was charged with a felony.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Giving them a stolen boarding pass isn't out smarting them, they did what they are required to do. But the criminal wasn't smart enough because he got caught.@@jayanimations494

[@jacquelinemiguez1326]

how does this help anyone. IDK why so many are so focused on punishing rather than prevention. Integration of safety measures is way more efficient than giving this guy a felony. He wasn't dangerous or anything.

[@jackthompson391]

I have a feeling he's done this before and got away with it. And if this plane had not been full, he may have gotten away with it again.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

No, since they will ask the person to prove rightful ownership with photo id. Then, they see something is wrong.

[@Gunshinzero]

@@SYDAirlineEnthusiast Did you even watch the video. He was already on the plane. If they had an open seat he would have been sitting down. No one will ask for a boarding pass after you seated.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

@@Gunshinzero yes, but if the rightful passenger comes on time to board the plane and sees someone else stole the seat, then, they will ask the two passengers to show photographic id to see who the rightful passenger is. The only way he would had gotten away with this was it the rightful passenger failed to show up for the flight before takeoff. This could be avoided if the gate agents check photographic id at the boarding gate as well.

[@jackthompson391]

WRONG. @@SYDAirlineEnthusiast

[@johnp139]

@@SYDAirlineEnthusiastYou completely missed the concept of this scam!!!! He was looking for ANY EMPTY SEAT!!! How could you be that STUPID?!?!?

[@wilfordbrimley4397]

he should never be allowed to fly again

[@fdl238]

Man watched a lot of Lupin

[@stevensons78]

Dude knew what he was doing

[@mikeymike7738]

How many times has he done crap like this and now he’s finally caught! He will be in jail for a few hours

[@shadowfilm7980]

Minutes. Only. The way our judicial system works nowadays.

[@RedBRZ23]

I was going to type the same thing 😅. Although not hoping he’s only in jail for a few hours though.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

He may had not done this before unless the rightful passenger failed to show up for the flight.

[@toasterowens8916]

​@@shadowfilm7980as opposed to him being put in jail for years because of this. You people talk about our judicial system so much without realizing how harsh and convoluted it is is why our repeat conviction rate is so high

[@johnp139]

So why should this result in serious jail time? How exactly was this a real serious security problem???

[@misaelmuniz7418]

THE NERVE THE AUDACITY!!!🫥🙄🫨

[@dymesgalore]

They didn't reveal how he made it past security check upon entering the airport. Don't you need a ticket/ID to get to the gate? Was there a security snafu at SLC?

[@HensonLoggingCompany]

Listen at 1:00 He was on standby for a Southwest flight that was full

[@salemo3099]

@@HensonLoggingCompany how come they allowed 2 people on same booking? how come boarding gate system did not alert scan from same QR code?

[@ImtheONEnotthetwo]

@@salemo3099It did Alert them that the person was already on, but they still allowed the correct passenger to board!

[@salemo3099]

@@ImtheONEnotthetwo well how come they allowed to close the flight door? why they did not check all the tickets? something is missing here. Lavatories are locked till the flight is up in the air

[@BilPel-fb7of]

@@salemo3099That’s not true either but please continue to grasp at straws, it’s hilarious.

[@jeffs6090]

So, basically, he was only caught because the flight was full, he was in the bathroom during everyone else's boarding, and when he returned to "his" seat it was taken (by the correct passenger). Thankfully the flight attendant was the smart one here to get the plane back to the gate. Also, this is a huge advantage to assigned seating. If this were Southwest and the flight wasn't full, nothing would have happened and he took a flight on the wrong plane.

[@johnp139]

He was looking for ANY OPEN SEAT! How can you not figure this out? He is obviously smarter than you.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Not exactly. Even if the flight wasn’t full, if the rightful passenger shows up and the gate agent noticed that the passenger was already scanned, then, he would still get caught as they will make the rightful passenger show photo id. They won’t simply prevent the rightful passenger from not boarding just cause someone else got a copy of that boarding pass.

[@annzeeg4217]

Thats scary. So if the flight wasn't full would they have known he was there?

[@theforgottenone8937]

Nope he probably done it before but there were no empty seats this time. I mean what’s scary what could happen he doesn’t have weapons .

[@Mike__B]

No scarier than flying on a Boeing airlines these days... ooops bad example.

[@----.__]

@@Mike__BYou really blew the door off with that joke!!

[@Mike__B]

@@----.__Just wheeled that right in for you.

[@desmondjefferson2127]

NOPE, and that was his only miscalculation

[@rokoroka6266]

Criminal...prison for you..

[@firegrillin365]

The second persons hand ge shook, watched him taking pics of the other person's ticket. Why didn't he say anything?

[@gloriabeckley7464]

How the heck is that possible post 911?

[@Steven-xf8mz]

Nothing to do with 911. Security is the main entrance at the airport, not at the gate. Everyone who is inside would already gone through the security, he is just as safe as other passengers. this is purely a loophole in the boarding system, not the security system.

[@edruttledge342]

Because the 911 "response" was designed by Duh-Bya.

[@ms.branch1207]

Exactly what I thought

[@brandonsmith2299]

@gloriabeckley7464 At SFO. when checking in through security you need to present your ID and boarding pass. It’s kind of crazy how this guy got through at all. If it doesn’t match your taking the bus.

[@irisbjones]

Stop demanding to use your phone as a boarding pass and go back to handing them the physical ticket. Problem solved.

[@tchaiamnajdust]

This man has a record of criminality. You don't suddenly develop this level of deception overnight.

[@kiddi3smalls]

What exactly is on his criminal record?

[@Karoke77]

Look at his demographic. @@kiddi3smalls

[@vsznry]

source: the bible #screwmaga

[@sirmadam8183]

He has psychopathy clearly. Look at how relaxed he is.

[@antoniobranderas]

@@vsznry

[@nskr160]

The system worked as designed, the gate agent should’ve shut boarding down to investigate after the lady scanned was supposedly already on. That’s so basic.

[@kenbob1071]

Story says he opened the "emergency equipment door," and the flight attendant then assisted him to the lavatory. Why? What's the connection between the two? I know why he wanted to hide in the bathroom, but what does opening the emergency equipment door have to do with the flight attendant assisting him? Did he mistakenly think the door was to the bathroom??

[@hywelmurray]

What a friendly chap , shaking hands with everyone and a lovely big smile too.

[@vetinaalvarez4004]

Blm /scammers

[@fredblake6135]

The traits of a con artist. "I'm your friend....trust me."

[@Michd0417]

😂

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

It's why he doesn't need mental health help, he knew exactly what he was doing, he feels he's entitled. Especially it was a snow boarding trip, not family emergency

[@beachydee854]

He's an absolute piece of 💩!!! These scammers and foreigners....fck.....

[@Anish.John-Thomas]

Mental Health Issue is when someone comes to the airport and asks where the garden center is, to buy some Landscape Timber, to make a Raised Garden Bed! Not when he plays ‘Catch Me If You Can’.

[@ktcco961]

🤣😂

[@jomar2886]

😂

[@philosopher1a]

Good one

[@avairal5936]

fun movie

[@KA-pq3yz]

He skills and experience are qualified to be a politician

[@ChrissyGotTheCoils]

When I'm in a public place, I always act as if there is a surveillance camera that can zoom in to see my phone so I'm mindful of what I have out in the open.

[@averageamericangirl6819]

This is wild and clever at the same time.

[@techwhipped]

Since it public now a lot of others are going to be trying this now.

[@RobertJohnson-hp4gz]

Love how the told thousands of folks how to illegally get on a flight and possibly risk the lives of hundreds on board. The news loves inspiring chaos and then reporting on it for cash.

[@mommynab]

Except he had no plans once on board. Delta isn't like SW, you can't sit in any seat. Plus, it was a sold out flight, you can't sit in the bathroom for xx hours. Those SW buddy passes have people messed up.

[@Erivanci]

What was his plan on board where all the seats were occupied? Fly in the cockpit?

[@williamcope2652]

@@mommynab additionally, he was on somebody else’s buddy pass, so the FBI is probably going to have a moment with the buddy. There may be a chance to further expand on the body, pass scheme, partner, and the originator of the buddy pass after that.

[@realhazel1807]

what a criminal mind! hope he goes to jail!

[@leonardodominguez3491]

Bravo!

[@peps1547]

Their mentality won't change.

[@justpeachyAK907]

Man, that was sickening to me. What a thief.

[@Eduardo8olvera]

Thief or common occurrence?🤔

[@user-yt8hm4oc5r]

mental health evaluation lol, yeah right

[@dannigro8794]

At least he didn’t get through TSA with a weapon

[@EskimoPablo907]

All I ask is that you not be so click-baity. Your title literally says "without a ticket" yet he got on the plane using someone else's ticket. That's strictly using a ticket.

[@leandragilmour2806]

Here in Canada we have a novel idea, we show our ID along with our boarding pass. 🥴

[@db-rc5fr]

Does Canada require an ID to vote?

[@bluemoon4777]

Yes​@@db-rc5fr

[@phil_ang]

@@db-rc5fr Yes. Two pieces of ID and the Voting Card that was mailed out to the individual.

[@cosmic_pursuit]

@@phil_ang That's legit. In USA anyone can vote for you just by saying they are you.

[@missladyanonymity]

Phil is lying.

[@user-ez7rg9tz7f]

The power of technology. This is scary.

[@robertgadziola1601]

The power of being black

[@Rightly_Divided]

They need to utilize NFC and instead of scanning a barcode, your phone/device would need to authenticate by tapping with your details before entering. Also by doing this, they could also use encryption. A tech savvy individual would not be able to easily hijack NFC signals and capture accurate details about your ticket details if your device and the airport's device uses two way encryption. Just an idea. They are just insecure

[@Vdub481]

@@robertgadziola1601u idiot has nothin to do with color it’s the power of being a con artist apparently he’s intelligent but for the wrong reason stop playin the race card loser if he was white Chinese or Mexican it would’ve been on the news like this as well people like u need attention go take a bath or something

[@onlyfacts3178]

@@Rightly_Divided or do like in the rest of the world and make a simple thing like show me your ID.

[@Rightly_Divided]

@@onlyfacts3178 Well unfortunately for you. Those days are over.

[@veehouston5093]

How did he get in and pass TSA that required boarding pass and ID?

[@oscarvillamor7767]

Exactly! This is fake news!

[@johnp139]

Moron. Listen to the video!!!

[@ImtheONEnotthetwo]

He had a ticket for a Southwest flight, which means he had an a boarding pass and an ID. Pay more attention when watching videos.

[@johnp139]

LISTEN TO THE VIDEO!!!!

[@oscarvillamor7767]

I heard the stupid video. But the person would have boarded and would have said something. You guys are idiots

[@dstn2bgrt]

This isn't his first time.

[@tombrown5226]

00:47 "took photos of multiple passenger phones", looked like pics of boarding passes.

[@dantheman8152]

Wow thats crazy

[@ThorpenAlnyr]

At this point I feel like you shouldn't use a picture of the boarding pass. Go back to physical passes and have security on them so that they are not misidentified.

[@johnp139]

So one out of 100,000,000 with no security implications justifies that???

[@Plane_beaveryyz]

The agent didn’t ask for id. Every airport here in Canada asks for ID with ticket

[@orangeVSappel]

This was literally a human error, where the agent let the second person board, even though the system told him that they had already boarded, thinking it was a glitch.

[@MaxPower-11]

Well, the second scan was for the bone fide passenger so the agent _had_ to let her on board. The question is how much further did the airline want to investigate this situation during the boarding process of the flight.

[@Bueller.Bueller.Bueller.]

​@@MaxPower-11 No at that point they should have stopped boarding made everyone exit and started again

[@TheTibetyak]

@@Bueller.Bueller.Bueller. We know for a fact that airlines overbook their flights. I have gone to my seat to find someone sitting in it. She had the same exact seat assignment on her boarding ticket. Fortunately for me, the flight was not full. Deboarding an entire plane every time this thing happened would be utter chaos for an already overtaxed system.

[@Bueller.Bueller.Bueller.]

@@TheTibetyak yes, I agree that happens that they over sell but they dont overboard

[@ericeandco]

It’s not human error. The scammer purposely fooled the agent to get what he wanted. It’s a crime.

[@user-bu6io5qr2o]

They are so creative! Why don’t they use their imagination for good instead of evil?

[@tobyrose6906]

He knew exactly what he was doing...Guilty!!!!

[@charlespierce803]

Not sure how Delta’s system at the gate allowed a second person to board assigned with the identical seat??

[@johnp139]

Good question. The agent probably checked and verified the correct person’s ID and let them through.

[@EricCanterra]

Mental health evaluation, huh? This guy knew PRECISELY what he was doing. PRECISELY.

[@CarmencarinValenzuela]

Yes

[@seanweaver7717]

There were a couple on my flight from San Antonio to Dulles the other day

[@GutterCatMedia]

Exactly why I never leave my ticket around faced up. You never know who’s watching. 🤔

[@alewisscott]

Right!😊 If I'm using a paper ticket, I keep it folded in half with the blank side out. If I use my phone, I making mental note of my boarding group and keep my phone screen off until it's time for the person to scan it and I go down the jetway. That guy was wrong for what he did stealing the passenger's information. But we as passengers also have to be observant of our surroundings and protect our information.

[@GutterCatMedia]

@@alewisscott absolutely 100% agree, well said

[@alewisscott]

@@GutterCatMedia Thank you friend! ☺️

[@shukmoney]

For those concerned, this is NOT a security concern rather a boarding system issue. This individual exploited the lack of awareness in others to protect their private information.

[@marymoonen4001]

Of COURSE it's a security concern!!! From the very FIRST part of the journey, getting through " Security scan " is only 1 part of security concerns. Then they are constantly announcing " if you see something sat something", then we have to hope to God people can " behave " on the plane... And to NOT KNOW SOMEONE GOT THROUGH AND BOARDED ILLEGALLY is a security concern

[@ST-rj8iu]

I agree. why are people so incompetent. Keep your ticket hidden. Would you walk around with your social security number out?

[@beachydee854]

This absolutely IS a security concern! Once he gets on that plane he could do anything to jeopardize the flight and everyone on it!

[@----.__]

@@marymoonen4001 He got through security with a legitimate ticket. He boarded the aircraft with an illegitimate ticket. The boarding gate is not a security gate, you're conflating two separate entities. If we make reductive statements and put _everything_ down to "security", then the passenger allowing the man to take a photograph of his ticket is _also_ a security issue.

[@shawntw1556]

This absolutely is a security issue you dolt. This guy may not have had any malicious intent but the next person absolutely could. Its fortunate its a boarding pass this time with no known malicious intent, but next time it might be a credit card or something else for malicious purposes.

[@rondadonjuan4102]

Yoo that’s wild idk how people haven’t been caught doing that b4

[@jayhpaq]

Good thing we have such elaborate airport security.

[@va8639]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnp139]

Nothing to do with security.

[@jayhpaq]

@@johnp139 What??

[@johnp139]

@@jayhpaqHe already went through TSA, so he was secure. This is an airline matter.

[@katiel.5568]

He’s a criminal!

[@user-is6so6my7m]

So is Chris Watts , Alex Murdaugh, Brian Kohbergh murders who those three pieces of shit took 10 innocent white lives lmao y’all are sociopath

[@johnp139]

No crap!!! But not a threat!

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

Imagine if he applied himself in college, instead of being a scam artist!

[@6time686]

According to this story he has a Master's Degree in deception.

[@UrbanFloNetwork]

How do you know he doesn’t have a degree? Just say you're racist.

[@ArloKnudsenFit]

Sounds like you didn’t go to college.

[@comedianpottymouth]

He would use someone else's finacial aide 😂

[@mrg8581]

​@@UrbanFloNetwork And just say you are a liberal that thinks everything is racist and justifies defending criminals because of their skin tone.

[@edwardgordon4309]

In a rational world, he would be NO FLY for life!

[@mr.iforgot3062]

Look what color the guy is.

[@guineapigzed]

He needs to be rewarded for showing us how bad the ticket stuff is.

[@VanillaMacaron551]

That's the truth.

[@onlyfacts3178]

or how dumb americans are...this would never happen in any other country

[@johnp139]

Exactly how bad is it and what are the repercussions of it?

[@stefanossmitty3318]

It’s funny how they’re using “allegedly” when 1) it’s on video and 2) he confessed to doing it. 🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

[@manichairdo9265]

By law, alleged must be used in the event of being found not guilty in a court. Another issue is...if found not guilty s/he could sue.

[@kenbob1071]

It's this dumb thing called the Constitution where it says you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. /s

[@AbstractMan23]

0:45 “took photos of multiple passenger phones” - should be “boarding passes” not “phones”

[@mwood341]

I find this type of resiliency impressive to be honest.

[@johnp139]

Very resourceful, but didn’t involve much thinking about what the consequences would be if he was caught.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

This report leaves out crucial info. Was he photographing the electronic phone boarding pass or paper one? The footage clearly shows him photographing a paper one. It’s seems unbelievable they’d accept a photo of a paper ticket or a photo of the electronic code would have enough resolution to work. Airline dropped the ball when they found out the real passenger was already checked in and didn’t deplane

[@gazagovana3291]

You don't show it to them, you just use your phone to scan it and go.

[@migzz7976]

Yeah I can’t word it like you it’s beyond fluster

[@MaxPower-11]

The scanner at the gate doesn’t know if what was scanned was paper or a screen. Remember that nowadays most people board an airplane by scanning a barcode on their phone.

[@emem2863]

It doesn't matter. They scan the barcode on the paper and digital boarding passes. As long as the resolution is good enough, the gate employee wouldn't notice because they don't look that closely if it scans properly.

[@veritas3179]

His home should be going to jail.

[@melissachartres3219]

Why? His home is innocent. It's just a structure and didn't do anything wrong.

[@jonwear9791]

No law!

[@wheresthewall8599]

Usual suspects

[@canadaqbank]

Mental health evaluation? For what exactly?

[@missmattox5636]

He seemed pretty sane in the video. I read in another news article that the female passenger whose boarding pass he snapped a photo of was an unaccompanied minor. Makes even creepier.

[@j.dunlop8295]

There was an old lady doing this for years, reusing old tickets! A decade ago!😮

[@MaxPower-11]

Technically, it is impossible to carry out today. The computer will alert the gate agents when a boarding pass has been scanned twice. At that point it’s a question of what is the airline’s protocol during a situation like this and whether that protocol was followed.

[@neddyseagoon9601]

Being a career criminal is now a mental health issue?

[@SC_XOLOs]

This would of worked, had the plane not been sold out

[@greenbyrd3665]

In the words of Fred Sanford, "you big dummy!!"

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

Justice matters.⚖️