Tiron Alexander, 35, was convicted for posing as a flight attendant to fly for free on more than 120 flights. He exploited a little-known airline policy that permits free travel for non-revenue passengers. For years, he manipulated information about his employment, using false badge numbers across various airlines to secure flights. His actions were uncovered when Spirit Airlines noted the discrepancies in his bookings, culminating in his arrest in February 2024 at San Francisco International Airport. He is set for sentencing in August 2025.
Tiron Alexander, a 35-year-old man from Florida, was convicted of wire fraud for impersonating a flight attendant and obtaining over 120 flights for free.
Alexander leveraged a little-known airline policy allowing free travel for non-revenue passengers, posing as a flight attendant on numerous flights from 2018 to 2024.
His elaborate scheme involved using multiple badge numbers and fabricating employment data for seven different airlines, ultimately leading to his capture.
The case highlights significant loopholes in airline policies that can be exploited, prompting questions regarding the security measures in place at airports.
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