how does a Kid get on a Airplane without being checked?

last week in Tacoma,Washington a Black 9 year old Boy was able to talk himself onto a Airplane trip all the way to Texas. I think that this Kid might be able to be a good politican or do some serious door to door selling Product. how does a Kid get to board a Airplane without a Pass&Just using a Name that was at the desk counter without any form of ID or Proof of purchase of a ticket? I thought I had heard it all but this was a New one. to start off his Journey he had stolen a car. the story goes that he wanted out of His neighborhood because a Sex Offender was said to be moving into the area. now the Boy's Mother is gonna fly to Texas&re-unite with her son. who knows how this story will turn out,but One thing is for sure, if this Kid was having a seminar at how to make the Impossible a Reality in a Matter of minutes then I'd say get yourself a seat.