11 year old boy flies to Rome without passport or ticket

11 year old boy flies to Rome without passport or ticket
By admin


It will come as a surprise to anyone who has faced airport bureaucracy but an 11 year old boy has got away with the seemingly impossible and boarded a plane to Rome without a passport, boarding pass or ticket.

While his mother was at a nearby shopping centre, the boy hot-footed his way to Manchester airport on a mission to run away from home and ended up boarding a jet2.com plane.

The stowaway made it all the way to Rome, remaining unnoticed during boarding card and headcount checks. He was only detected when he told fellow passengers of his escape.

When the cabin crew were alerted, the captain contacted Manchester Police who relayed his location to his relieved but very stunned mother.

CCTV images show the boy appeared to be part of a larger family group in the busy airport terminal.

Manchester airport spokesman Russell Craig told the BBC that it wasn’t technically a security breach as the child posed no threat to the plane.

Regardless, an undisclosed number of security staff and cabin crew have been suspended pending investigation into the incident.

Do you think this could happen again?

Are children overlooked in crowded airports?

Have your say below.

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

security

Latest News

  • Aviation

Qantas August stats show almost three-quarters of its flights depart on time

Qantas has reported it was the most on-time major domestic airline in August, with almost three-quarters of flights departing on time. According to the latest government data, 74.7 per cent of Qantas flights (Qantas and QantasLink combined) departed on time last month. The result was a slight improvement on Qantas’ July performance and nearly three […]

  • Appointments
  • News
  • Tour Operators

TTC names Melissa DaSilva interim CEO of TTC Tour Brands

The Travel Corporation has announced the appointment of Melissa DaSilva as interim CEO of TTC Tour Brands, effective immediately. DaSilva, who most recently served as president of TTC Tour Brands North America and brings more than three decades of travel industry expertise to her new role, succeeds Gavin Tollman who will exit the business when […]

  • Attractions
  • Food & Beverage

il Mercato Centrale Melbourne launches with full lineup of artisanal food outlets

Melburnians can now be transported to Italy, thanks to il Mercato Centrale which has opened in Collins Street and is set to serve thousands of visitors in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. There is a wide range of culinary offerings, all under one roof, as well as entertainment, free community events and monthly artisan masterclasses. […]

  • Events

Business Events Victoria encourages applications for regional business events funding

Business Events Victoria is encouraging conference and event organisers to apply and make the most of all regional Victoria has to offer. The funding is part of the Regional Business Events Program, which is being delivered by Business Events Victoria in partnership with Melbourne Convention Bureau. The program supports national and international businesses to host […]