A Florida man, Tiron Alexander, was convicted of wire fraud for posing as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights across multiple airlines from 2018 to 2024, using fake badge numbers and employment details, and is scheduled for sentencing in August.
Tiron Alexander, a man who falsely posed as a flight attendant to obtain 34 free flights and access secure airport areas, was convicted of wire fraud and illegal entry, with potential sentences of up to 30 years in prison.
A 35-year-old airline employee was convicted of wire fraud for posing as a flight attendant to illegally book over 120 free flights across multiple airlines, using fake credentials and badge numbers, and now faces up to 30 years in prison.
Greg Williams, a volunteer pilot for a group that provides free flights to people who need to travel for medical care, was fired from his job teaching Greek and Latin at a Catholic seminary in Louisiana after offering to fly women in need of out-of-town medical care on a private Facebook page. Williams was fired for publicly advocating a position contrary to the official teaching of the Catholic Church, which opposes abortion. Williams has no legal recourse to compel St Joseph to rehire him, as Louisiana is an at-will employment state. Williams said he found new work at an Episcopalian church and has flown about 15 people through Pilots for Patients since his dismissal.
Southwest Airlines is offering its Companion Pass promotion again, allowing Rapid Rewards members to bring a friend for free on an unlimited number of flights between August 15 and September 30. To qualify, members must register for the promotion and purchase a flight before May 24. The promotion cannot be applied to flights booked before registration, and taxes and fees are not included. Members can change their designated flying buddy up to three times during the promotional pass period.
Southwest Airlines is offering its Companion Pass promotion again, allowing Rapid Rewards members to bring a friend for free on an unlimited number of flights between August 15 and September 30. To qualify, members must register for the promotion and purchase a flight before May 24. The promotion cannot be applied to flights booked before registration, and taxes and fees are not included. Members can change their designated flying buddy up to three times during the promotional pass period.