DALLAS- Southwest Airlines (WN) hired former Spirit Airlines (NK) flight attendant Anthony Weaver, who surrendered to Florida authorities on October 27, 2026, after facing an arrest warrant linked to alleged financial exploitation of an elderly woman.
The allegations center on transactions in Sunrise, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
The case emerged alongside a separate investigation involving American Airlines (AA) flight attendant Destiny Blake, who was arrested at Miami International Airport (MIA) over an unrelated alleged fraud scheme targeting an older woman.
Southwest Flight Attendant Alleged Financial Exploitation
Anthony Weaver faces a third-degree grand theft charge over allegations that he and his associate, James Calvert, exploited their relationship with an elderly woman to access her finances.
The investigation concerns alleged transactions dating back to January 2022, following a relationship that began nearly 2 years earlier.
According to a complaint affidavit described in Local 10’s reporting, Weaver and Calvert met the woman in April 2020 through Papa Pals, a website that connects people seeking companionship, care, or assistance with caregivers in their community.
The woman, who was 85 when the relationship began, lived in Sunrise, Florida. The two men initially helped her with tasks around her home. Investigators allege that they later used the relationship to gain access to her bank accounts and obtain money for their own expenses.
Alleged Payments and Bank Account Transfers
The complaint affidavit alleges that Weaver and Calvert used the woman’s bank account to pay personal bills, including electric and Comcast expenses totaling approximately $6,892.
Investigators also alleged that the men received dozens of personal checks from the woman for their services. They reportedly assisted her with closing existing bank accounts, opening new accounts, and transferring her life savings.
The investigation raised concerns about whether the woman understood and consented to the transactions.
According to the detective’s report cited by Local 10, the woman had been diagnosed with brain ischemia, a condition that can impair cognitive function. The detective stated that she lacked the capacity to consent to lending or giving the money to the two men.
These statements form part of the allegations against Weaver and Calvert. The claims have not been established as proof of guilt.
How the Victim’s Daughter Raised Concerns
The case came to light after the woman discussed Weaver and Calvert with her daughter. Concerned about the financial arrangements, the daughter traveled to Florida to help protect her mother’s savings.
The daughter reportedly believed that her mother lacked the capacity to make informed decisions about giving or lending money to the two men. Her intervention helped bring the alleged financial transactions to the attention of investigators.
According to the supplied account, Weaver and Calvert eventually said they were moving away and could no longer assist the woman. Their departure followed the period in which they had allegedly helped manage her finances and obtained payments from her.
Arrest Warrant and October 2026 Court Developments
Weaver surrendered at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale shortly before midnight on October 27, 2026. Corrections officials booked him on the morning of October 28, according to Local 10’s October 29 report.
Court records cited by Local 10 indicate that Weaver had previously been arrested in connection with the case on February 27, 2023. Prosecutors later refiled the case on June 16, 2026, and a judge ordered his arrest. Weaver remained wanted until he surrendered in October 2026.
The charge concerns third-degree grand theft. The alleged loss of approximately $6,892 falls within the $5,000 to $10,000 range reported in the arrest-related records.
Weaver’s surrender followed the arrest of Calvert, who was taken into custody on October 21, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale. Calvert pleaded not guilty to third-degree grand theft and was released on a $2,500 bond on October 22. According to Local 10, his next hearing was scheduled for December 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
The legal proceedings concern the allegations against each defendant. The case remains separate from any employment decisions made by Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines Employment and Company Response
Weaver previously worked as a flight attendant for Spirit Airlines before joining Southwest. PYOK reported that he had completed Southwest’s flight attendant training only weeks before surrendering to authorities. The report also stated that Southwest did not respond to a request for comment.
The timing of Weaver’s hiring and surrender raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his employment.
However, the available reporting does not establish what Southwest knew about the arrest warrant when it hired him, whether the airline had information about the case during training, or what action it took after his arrest.
Weaver also operated a cruise travel agency with his partner, Calvert, under the name Two Guys and a Passport. The business was listed as Weaver’s place of employment in arrest-related records.
The allegations concern Weaver and Calvert as individuals. They do not establish that Southwest Airlines participated in or had knowledge of the alleged financial exploitation.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Fraud Investigation
The Southwest case emerged only days after authorities arrested Destiny Blake, a 24 year old American Airlines flight attendant from Brooklyn, New York, over allegations involving a sweepstakes scam targeting a 75 year old woman in Palm Coast, Florida.
According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged scheme began in November 2025 when someone claiming to represent Publishers Clearing House told the victim she had won a prize.
To collect the supposed winnings, the victim was instructed to mail a $500 gift card to a Brooklyn address associated with Blake.
Investigators said the victim subsequently lost access to her email account after its password and recovery information were changed. Between November 15 and November 19, 2025, she withdrew more than $14,000 from her bank and allegedly provided Blake with $14,220 in cash and Zelle payments.
Alleged Misuse of Credit Card Access
Investigators allege that Blake used her employee travel benefits to fly from New York to Daytona Beach on November 18, 2025, before traveling to Palm Coast. She reportedly visited the victim’s home the following morning and left approximately 15 minutes later.
A family member later found a note in the woman’s home that allegedly instructed her to tell the credit card company that Blake was her granddaughter and had permission to use her card.
Investigators also determined that Blake had been added as an authorized user on the victim’s Apple Card account.
Authorities identified 88 credit card transactions totaling $10,590.30 between November 16 and December 11, 2025. The transactions allegedly included online purchases, electronics, clothing, and dozens of Uber rides and Uber Eats orders.
The combined reported loss was approximately $25,310, including the cash and Zelle payments and credit card transactions.
Blake was arrested by US Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport after arriving on an international flight on October 23, 2026.
She faces charges involving an organized scheme to defraud an older adult, fraudulent use of personal identification information, and grand theft. She was released on a $30,000 bond pending further court proceedings.
The allegations against Blake are separate from those involving Weaver and Calvert. Neither case establishes that the respective airline participated in the alleged conduct.
What Cases Mean for Airline Employment
The two investigations have drawn attention to allegations of financial exploitation involving employees of major US airlines.
However, the available reports do not establish whether either airline knew about the alleged conduct before the relevant hiring or employment decisions.
In Weaver’s case, the central unresolved employment question is whether Southwest had information about the outstanding warrant during its recruitment and training process.
No available reporting establishes the airline’s knowledge or explains the results of any background screening.
The legal cases must proceed independently of those questions. An arrest, an arrest warrant, or a criminal charge does not establish guilt.
Weaver, Calvert, and Blake retain the right to defend themselves against the allegations, and their legal responsibility will depend on the outcome of the proceedings.
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