Avelo Airlines, a struggling budget airline based in Texas, has recently faced criticism after signing a contract with the Trump administration to transport migrants for deportation. The deal has resulted in backlash from both customers and employees, with the flight attendants' union labeling it harmful to the airline's reputation. Avelo plans to assign three aircraft for deportation flights, with one flight already executed. The situation reflects wider tensions surrounding Trump's hardline immigration policies, which have received significant protest and legal challenges.
Avelo Airlines, facing financial struggles, signed a contract with the Trump administration to operate deportation flights, sparking backlash from customers and employees.
The union representing Avelo's flight attendants criticized the contract as detrimental, while a customer organized a petition for a boycott against the airline.
DHS's Tricia McLaughlin stated that the protests against ICE were mere tactics to undermine the agencyâs operations, emphasizing Avelo's role in government deportation efforts.
President Trump's stringent immigration policies, including deportations, have spurred numerous lawsuits and protests amid ongoing tensions regarding migration and government enforcement.
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