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ICE Air's Sloppy, Dangerous Deportation Flights Plagued by Safety Lapses

Nov 17, 2025

Country of origin: Mexico

ICE Air's Sloppy, Dangerous Deportation Flights Plagued by Safety Lapses
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Internal documents reveal conditions on Avelo Airlines' deportation flights for ICE. Incidents include hazardous materials being loaded onto planes, flight attendants being prevented from conducting required safety checks, shackled migrants unable to evacuate in emergencies, and long mechanical delays leaving detainees trapped on aircraft. A cabin pressure emergency on November 13 injured six people on board.

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