Boy sneaks on to Vegas flight without pass

A 9-year-old boy slipped through security at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and flew on a Delta Air Lines jet to Las Vegas without a boarding pass, authorities said yesterday.

It was not clear why the child sneaked onto the airliner Thursday, raising questions about airport security.

The crew became suspicious during the flight and contacted Las Vegas cops, who took him into custody. It is believed the child was now home in Minneapolis with his family.