A US airline faces backlash as it begins deportation flights
aljazeera.comPublished: 5/15/2025
Summary
Avelo Airlines faced significant backlash after accepting a contract from the Trump administration to operate deportations, using three aircraft for such flights amid ethical concerns like handcuffs and shackles. Employees and union representatives have condemned the practice as unethical, while public campaigns have gained momentum with over 38,000 signatures urging voters to boycott until the contract ends. CEO acknowledged the sensitivity of the issue but emphasized its importance for long-term stability amid antiborder policies.