Florida Man Convicted in Airline Flight Fraud Scheme

Tiron Alexander, a 35-year-old Florida man with a legitimate background in airline employment, was convicted of wire fraud and unlawfully entering secure airport areas after posing as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights from 2018 to 2024. He fabricated credentials, including around 30 fake badge numbers and hire dates, claiming employment with seven airlines and exploiting flight booking systems reserved for airline crew. Alexander secured at least 34 free flights from one airline and extended his fraud to at least three others. The scheme was investigated by the Transportation Security Administration and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. He faces up to 30 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for August 25. The case comes amid broader scrutiny of airline security practices and the industry's collection of billions in ancillary fees.