Topic: Stowaway

A Russian national snuck onto a Delta flight at JFK International Airport without a ticket or ID, leading to her detention in France and eventual return to the U.S. This security breach is being interpreted by some as a "setup" to justify the mandatory implementation of facial recognition technology at all airports. While a bipartisan group of senators has opposed the expansion of biometric surveillance, incidents like this provide the TSA with a narrative for increased security measures.

An 11-year-old boy managed to board a Jet 2 flight from Manchester to Rome without a ticket, passport, or boarding pass. The hosts express skepticism about the story, suggesting it may be a "bullcrap" narrative designed to justify increased airport security and more invasive passenger headcounts.