Summary
A man from Toronto allegedly faked being a pilot and flight attendant to get free flights on U.S. airlines for four years. He was arrested in Panama and extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of wire fraud. If found guilty, he could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Key Facts
- Dallas Pokornik, a 33-year-old from Toronto, is accused of pretending to be both a pilot and a flight attendant.
- Prosecutors say he used a fake identification card to get free flights from U.S. airlines.
- Pokornik allegedly asked to sit in the cockpit, a spot usually reserved for off-duty pilots.
- He was arrested in Panama and is now in the United States facing legal charges.
- The Department of Justice states he could get up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
- His alleged activities took place from January 2020 to October 2024.
- The U.S. airlines involved are based in Honolulu, Chicago, and Fort Worth, Texas, but their names are not mentioned.
