Svetlana Dali, a Russian citizen and U.S. resident, has made headlines again for allegedly sneaking onto a flight without a ticket, this time from Newark Liberty International Airport to Milan. Reports indicate that she evaded airport security and was not detected by the flight crew until the aircraft was airborne. Dali's ability to bypass checks poses serious questions about airport security protocols and the risks associated with unauthorized boarding.

Previously convicted for a similar offense, Dali was sentenced for stowing away on a Delta flight from New York to Paris in November 2024. After her sentencing in July 2025, which included time served, she was subject to one year of supervised release. This repeated act of alleged stowing away not only underscores a potential failure in airport security measures but also raises concerns about the implications for both Dali's legal standing and the safety of airline operations.

Following her apprehension at Milan's Malpensa Airport, authorities now face the challenge of addressing Dali's repeated offenses and the broader issues they reveal about international stowaway situations. This latest incident could prompt reviews of procedures and policies aimed at preventing such occurrences, highlighting the importance of rigorous security practices within the aviation industry.