Flight attendant says she was fired after sounding alarm on ICE flights IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 18
ICE deportation flights ignored FAA safety regulations, whistleblower claims in lawsuit Exclusive: Former Avelo Airlnes flight attendant Arianne Campbell ‘should not have to choose’ between protecting her career ‘and raising concerns about safety,’ her attorney told The Independent The Independent UK · Jun 18
Budget airline that took ICE deportation flight contract shuts down West Coast operations Avelo Airlines, which sparked controversy and boycotts of its service earlier this year over the agreement, will end flights in California, Oregon, Washington and Montana The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Texas Airline Contracted to Deport Migrants By Trump Admin Slashes Flights Amid Financial Struggles A Texas airline contracted by the Trump administration to deport migrants will cut back flights months after activists called for a boycott of the company. Latin Times · Jul 15, 2025
Houston-based Avelo Airlines faces backlash for deportation flights The first commercial airline to use its planes to deport migrants says contract ‘too valuable not to pursue’. Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025
Airline faces boycotts over Trump’s ICE deportation flights The airline joins several companies seeking to profit from Trump’s increased focus on deportations The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
Struggling commercial airline Avelo has turned to deportation flights. Even though the CEO admitted it’s a controversial choice, it’s 'too valuable not to pursue' The budget airline will start deportation flights on May 12. Fortune · Apr 24, 2025
Low-cost airline shrinks routes in order to fulfill ICE contract Founder of Avelo Airlines said the government contract will provide the company with ‘stability’ to continue flying passengers and paying crew The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
Budget Airline Strikes Deal With Trump Administration To Operate Deportation Flights From Arizona An Avelo Airlines spokesperson said the planes will include three Boeing 737-800 planes and that domestic and international flights are set to start on May 12. Latin Times · Apr 8, 2025
Thousands sign petition urging Avelo airline to halt deportation flights for Ice Move comes after company signed agreement to support Department of Homeland Security’s deportation efforts The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025
Avelo And Breeze Airways Take Off For Profitability, Expand Routes Avelo airlines CEO Levy stated that he had anticipated the airline to turn a profit sooner, but the invasion of Ukraine by Russia two years ago and high fuel costs during a period of widespread inflation delayed the timeline. International Business Times · Mar 2, 2024
Low-cost airline makes maiden flight to Boise, with eye on success during busy summer BOISE, Idaho — Avelo Airlines, a new low-cost air carrier, has launched service at the Boise Airport, with its first flight touching down in the Treasure Valley from its hub at Southern California’s Hollywood Burbank Airport. Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022
New generation of budget airlines aims to disrupt flying Pandemic-era startups Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines offer non-stop flights from smaller cities. Axios · May 10, 2022
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines to begin flying out of Chicago, other cities Chicago's Midway Airport is adding another new airline. Chicago Tribune · Mar 8, 2022
Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2022 Now boarding: Start-up Avelo Airlines uses robot to sanitize planes Start-up Avelo Airlines, which has established its East Coast hub at Tweed-New Haven Airport, said Thursday it has begun using autonomous robots to disinfect aircraft cabins to guard against the spread of COVID-19.