Man's alleged scheme posing as an airline pilot for free flights exposed serious security problems, experts say

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A man faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted of impersonating an airline pilot for free flights.

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I'm married to an airline pilot. He's away from home for days at a time, but it works for our lifestyle.

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My husband and I on our honeymoon in Hawaii.
My pilot husband and I took our honeymoon in Hawaii last year.

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