New Delhi, June 13 -- A 35-year-old man from the United States has been found guilty of fraud after pretending to be a flight attendant for six years, allowing him to take over 120 free flights across major airlines.

The man, identified as Tiron Alexander, was convicted by a federal jury for wire fraud and illegally entering secure airport areas under false pretences, according to a report by USA Today.

Between 2018 and 2024, Alexander accessed flight crew booking systems to claim free travel benefits meant for airline staff. This type of non-revenue travel is a common industry perk for flight attendants and pilots.

Although Alexander began working for an airline in November 2015, he was never employed as a flight attendant or pilot. C...