Avelo, a Budget Airline in Sonoma, Ceases Operations and Transitions to Trump Deportation Contractor

Overview

Avelo, a budget airline based in Sonoma, has announced that it will be ceasing operations and transitioning to become a contractor for Trump’s deportation efforts.

Reason for Ceasing Operations

• Avelo cited financial struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for ceasing operations.
• The airline had only been in operation for six months before making this decision.
• They had hoped to offer affordable flights to smaller airports, but were unable to sustain their business model.

Transition to Deportation Contractor

• Avelo will now be providing charter flights for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport undocumented immigrants out of the country.
• This decision has sparked controversy and backlash from immigration advocates and local communities.
• Some are calling for a boycott of the airline and its parent company, XTRA Airways.

Impact on Sonoma Community

• The closure of Avelo will result in job losses for employees and a decrease in tourism for the Sonoma area.
• Many are concerned about the negative impact this will have on the local economy.
• There are also concerns about the ethical implications of the airline’s new role in deportation efforts.

Conclusion

The decision of Avelo to cease operations and become a deportation contractor has sparked controversy and raised questions about the impact on the Sonoma community and the airline’s ethical responsibilities. This news highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the airline industry during the pandemic and the complex issues surrounding immigration and deportation in the United States.