Boycott in Salem called over Avelo Airlines’ deal to operate deportation flights

Avelo boycotters rally outside of Tweed-New Haven Airport after ICE flight agreement

There’s pushback in New Haven after Avelo Airlines agreed to charter deportation flights for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Dozens rallied outside Tweed-New Haven Airport calling for a boycott on the airline. Avelo Airlines said the agreement gives them stability to expand and keep employees. They say the deportation flights would be leaving from Arizona. “One of...

CT lawmakers could penalize Avelo Airlines for deportation flights

CT legislators want to expand the Trust Act to prohibit companies that contract with state agencies from sharing information with ICE.

Boycott in Salem called over Avelo Airlines’ deal to operate deportation flights

Calls for a boycott of Avelo Airlines have come following the news the ultra-low-cost carrier will operate deportation flights out of Arizona.

Airline Avelo abandons Bay Area hub to instead offer ICE deportation flights

Sonoma County officials slam Avelo Airlines’ federal contract for deportation flights

“They’ll never get another dime from me,” said Lynda Hopkins, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, adding that the company has chosen to take part in the “deportation industrial complex” rather than support the local tourist economy.

CT Attorney General Tong warns Avelo about mistreating immigrants on ICE deportation flights