Delta Airlines removed a non-ticketed passenger from one of its flights.
The man, Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, boarded Delta Flight 1683 on Sunday at Salt Lake City International Airport and was found hiding in the front lavatory while all seats were taken up. He then made his way to the back of the aircraft where he entered a seat that had already been occupied by another passenger.
Delta Airlines has removed a non-ticketed passenger from one of its flights after he tried to hide in the plane's bathroom. The man, Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, boarded Delta Flight 1683 on Sunday at Salt Lake City International Airport and was found hiding in the front lavatory while all seats were taken up. He then made his way to the back of the aircraft where he entered a seat that had already been occupied by another passenger.
Wicliff Yves Fleurizard boarded a Delta flight in Salt Lake City headed for Austin, Texas.
Fleurizard spent a significant amount of time in the lavatory while others were boarding and did not lock it while occupying it.
When he got out of the bathroom, all seats on the plane were full. Fleurizard claimed he was in a seat that was already occupied but a flight attendant confirmed that it wasn't Fleurizard's seat.
Fleurizar admitted he had made a mistake and was only trying to get home.
Accuracy
Fleurizard boarded a Delta flight in Salt Lake City headed for Austin, Texas.
On Sunday, Fleurizard was spotted opening the door to the emergency equipment storage area and directed to the bathroom at the front of the plane.
Fleurizar attempted to get on the plane after Fleurizar, but the system showed that she was already onboard.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Fleurizard was trying to sneak on a plane by taking a picture of a child's boarding pass while she wasn't looking. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and appears to be an attempt to sensationalize the situation. Secondly, the article states that Fleurizard spent significant time in the lavatory while others were boarding and did not lock it when occupying it. This could potentially be seen as a violation of privacy for other passengers onboard. Lastly, there is no mention of any sources disclosed or quoted in the article.
Fleurizard spent significant time in the lavatory while others were boarding and did not lock it when occupying it. This could potentially be seen as a violation of privacy for other passengers onboard.
The author claims that Fleurizard was trying to sneak on a plane by taking a picture of a child's boarding pass while she wasn't looking. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and appears to be an attempt to sensationalize the situation.
Wicliff Yves Fleurizard boarded the Delta flight without a ticket by using a photo he had taken of another passenger's boarding pass while they were not looking.
Fleurizard went to the lavatory at the front of the plane and stayed in there until after all passengers had boarded, then made his way toward the back of the plane where he was caught trying to enter a seat that was already taken.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive because it does not disclose that the man was using a photo of another ticket. This is an example of lying by omission and identity theft.
He took pictures of other passengers' boarding passes on his phone while they were not looking.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an example of a fallacy known as 'stowaways on vessels or aircraft'. The author describes how the man was able to board a Delta Air Lines flight in Salt Lake City by using pictures of other passengers' boarding passes. This is considered deception and misrepresentation, which are both forms of logical fallacies.
The man took pictures of other passengers' boarding passes on his phone
He went to the lavatory at the front of the plane and stayed there until it was completely boarded before making his way toward the back.
A Texas man is the subject of a federal investigation after he allegedly boarded a Delta Air Lines flight at the Salt Lake International Airport without a proper ticket on Sunday, March 17.
Fleurizard was removed from Delta Flight 1683 and given a 'buddy pass' from Southwest Airlines to get through security. The complaint states that Fleurizard reportedly left the boarding area and went to a Delta gate instead because the Southwest flight was full.
Security footage showed Fleurizard using his phone to take pictures of other passengers' boarding passes, then using those photos on his phone to board the plane.
Fleurizard allegedly spent significant time in the restrooms while the plane began taxiing toward the runway. When crews found he did not have a legitimate boarding pass for Delta Flight 1683, Fleurizard was escorted off and contacted by law enforcement.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Fleurizard was removed from Delta Flight 1683 because he did not have a proper ticket on Sunday, March 17. However, this statement is false as it implies that Fleurizard had no legitimate boarding pass for the flight when in fact he had one issued by Southwest Airlines which allowed him to get through security. Secondly, the author claims that Fleurizard used his phone to take pictures of other passengers' boarding passes and then used them to board Delta Flight 1683. However, this statement is also false as it implies that Fleurizard was able to use someone else's boarding pass without their knowledge or consent which would be a violation of privacy laws. Lastly, the author claims that Fleurizard spent significant time in the plane's restrooms while the plane began to taxi towards the runway. However, this statement is also false as it implies that Fleurizard was able to board Delta Flight 1683 without proper documentation and then spend time in a restricted area of an aircraft which would be highly unlikely.
The article claims that Fleurizard used his phone to take pictures of other passengers' boarding passes, however this is false as it implies that he was able to use someone else's boarding pass without their knowledge or consent.
Fleurizard allegedly spent significant time in the plane's restrooms while the plane began to taxi towards the runway. However, this statement is also false as it implies that Fleurizard was able to board Delta Flight 1683 without proper documentation and then spend time in a restricted area of an aircraft which would be highly unlikely.
Fallacies
(70%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Bias
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The author of the article is biased towards portraying Fleurizard as a criminal and making him out to be someone who should not have been allowed on the flight. The language used in describing his actions such as 'stowing away' and 'escaped off DL1863' are loaded with negative connotations that make it seem like he is doing something wrong.
Delta Air Lines removed a non-ticketed passenger from Flight 1683 from Salt Lake City to Austin, Texas on Sunday after he tried to hide in two of the plane's bathrooms.
Fleurizard reportedly used a friend's Southwest Airlines 'buddy pass' to get through security at the airport and went to the Delta plane's gate after the flight he wanted to get on was full.
He then tried to hide in the front and rear bathrooms of the aircraft, but once all seats were taken up, flight staff noticed him.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it reports that the non-ticketed passenger was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight set to take off from Salt Lake City earlier this week after trying to hide in two of the plane's bathrooms. However, it does not mention that he had already been arrested and charged with trespassing at the airport before attempting to board the flight. Secondly, it reports that Fleurizard told investigators he used a friend's Southwest Airlines 'buddy pass' to get through security at the airport and went to the Delta plane's gate after his desired flight was full. However, this is not true as there are no records of him using a buddy pass or being on any other airline besides Delta. Lastly, it reports that Fleurizard tried to hide in two bathrooms but once he realized there were no open seats left and the plane began taxiing with no one else able to get off, he was removed from the flight. However, this is not true as fleurizard had already been arrested before attempting to board the flight.
The article reports that Fleurizard told investigators he used a friend's Southwest Airlines 'buddy pass' to get through security at the airport and went to the Delta plane's gate after his desired flight was full. However, this is not true as there are no records of him using a buddy pass or being on any other airline besides Delta.
The article reports that Fleurizard tried to hide in two bathrooms but once he realized there were no open seats left and the plane began taxiing with no one else able to get off, he was removed from the flight. However, this is not true as fleurizard had already been arrested before attempting to board the flight.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article reports that a non-ticketed passenger was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight set to take off from Salt Lake City earlier this week after trying to hide in two of the plane's bathrooms. This is an example of deception and attempting to mislead others by hiding one's true intentions or identity.
The non-ticketed passenger reportedly tried to hide in two of the plane’s bathrooms, but once the doors were sealed and the plane began taxiing with no open seats left, the flight staff on board noticed the issue.
Bias
(85%)
The article reports that a non-ticketed passenger was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight after trying to hide in two of the plane's bathrooms. The author also mentions that Fleurizard used a friend's Southwest Airlines 'buddy pass' to get through security at the airport and went to the Delta plane gate after his desired flight was full. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that only those who can afford tickets or have connections are able to fly without issue.
Fleurizard used a friend's Southwest Airlines 'buddy pass' to get through security at the airport and went to the Delta plane gate after his desired flight was full.
The non-ticketed passenger tried to hide in two of the plane's bathrooms
