An American airline is finally stepping up to help solve the border crisis, and the left is absolutely losing their minds over it.
At a Glance
- Avelo Airlines will establish a new base at Arizona’s Mesa Gateway Airport specifically for ICE deportation flights
- Operations will begin May 12 with three Boeing 737-800 aircraft for domestic and international deportation missions
- The airline is simultaneously cutting four routes from Sonoma County Airport due to poor performance
- A petition opposing Avelo’s deportation flights has gathered nearly 7,000 signatures from the predictably outraged left
- Avelo’s CEO defends the move as necessary for company stability and protecting over 1,100 American jobs
Finally, An Airline That Puts America First
In a move that’s sending liberals into a tailspin, Avelo Airlines has announced it’s partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide deportation flights for illegal immigrants. Starting May 12, the Houston-based carrier will dedicate three Boeing 737-800s at Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona – just 120 miles from the Mexican border – to help federal authorities remove illegal aliens who have no business being in our country. This kind of patriotic business decision is precisely what we need more of in corporate America, especially when our southern border remains in complete chaos.
Avelo founder and CEO Andrew Levy didn’t mince words about the company’s decision, demonstrating the kind of backbone that’s sadly become rare in corporate America. “Regardless of the administration or party affiliation, as a U.S. flag carrier when our country calls and requests assistance our practice is to say yes,” Levy stated. He acknowledges the decision might ruffle some feathers but stands firm that helping enforce our immigration laws is the right thing to do – both for the country and for his business, which employs over 1,100 Americans who deserve job security.
The Left’s Predictable Meltdown
You could set your watch by how quickly the left-wing outrage machine kicked into high gear. New Haven’s Democrat Mayor Justin Elicker is already wringing his hands about Avelo’s decision, claiming it contradicts his sanctuary city’s “values.” Elicker, who apparently believes enforcing federal immigration law is some kind of moral failing, whined: “Avelo Airlines’ decision to charter deportation flights from Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona is deeply disappointing and disturbing. For a company that champions themselves as ‘New Haven’s hometown airline,’ this business decision is antithetical to New Haven’s values.”
“Travel should be about bringing people together, not tearing families apart” said Justin Elicker.
Here’s a news flash for Mayor Elicker: Most Americans value secure borders and enforcing our laws. What’s truly “antithetical” to American values is allowing millions of unvetted migrants to pour across our border while citizens struggle with inflation, crime, and diminishing resources. The New Haven Immigrant Heritage Coalition has gathered nearly 7,000 signatures on a petition and is threatening to boycott Avelo. This is how the radical left operates – they demonize anyone who dares support law enforcement or national sovereignty.
Smart Business, Strong Borders
While the left throws its tantrum, Avelo is making calculated business decisions that benefit both the company and our national security. The airline is simultaneously cutting four underperforming routes from California’s Sonoma County Airport due to lack of demand. This is exactly how businesses should operate – eliminate what doesn’t work, expand what does, and find new revenue opportunities. By shifting resources to the ICE charter program, Avelo secures long-term stability for its operations and protects American jobs.
“We realize this is a sensitive and complicated topic” said Avelo Airlines founder and CEO Andrew Levy.
Avelo’s actions demonstrate what true corporate responsibility looks like. When our government finally takes steps to address the border invasion, American businesses should be proud to assist, not kowtow to radical activists who prioritize illegal immigrants over citizens. The fact that Avelo is hiring additional flight attendants and aircraft technicians for these operations means more good-paying jobs for Americans. This common-sense approach to both business and border security deserves applause, not condemnation from the perpetually outraged left who seem to have forgotten what country they’re living in.
