Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA former Avelo Airlines flight attendant, Arianne Campbell, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was demoted and fired after reporting serious safety violations on flights contracted by the U.S. government for ICE deportations.Campbell claims she raised concerns about breaches of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, potential exposure to communicable diseases, unclear emergency procedures, and a pilot's physical aggression.According to the complaint, after reporting these issues, Campbell was reprimanded, stripped of her lead flight attendant title, and ultimately terminated in November last year under the guise of a 'Reduction in Force.'Her attorney, Samer Habbas, stated that employees should not have to choose between protecting their careers and raising concerns about safety, compliance, or workplace rights.Avelo Airlines, which closed its Mesa, Arizona, operation for these flights amid public backlash, acknowledged the lawsuit and stated it is responding appropriately through the judicial process.In fullICE deportation flights ignored FAA safety regulations, whistleblower claims in lawsuitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Flight attendant says she was fired after sounding alarm on ICE flights
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA former Avelo Airlines flight attendant, Arianne Campbell, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was demoted and fired after reporting serious safety violations on flights contracted by the U.S. government for ICE deportations.Campbell claims she raised concerns about breaches of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, potential exposure to communicable diseases, unclear emergency procedures, and a pilot's physical aggression.According to the complaint, after reporting these issues, Campbell was reprimanded, stripped of her lead flight attendant title, and ultimately terminated in November last year under the guise of a 'Reduction in Force.'Her attorney, Samer Habbas, stated that employees should not have to choose between protecting their careers and raising concerns about safety, compliance, or workplace rights.Avelo Airlines, which closed its Mesa, Arizona, operation for these flights amid public backlash, acknowledged the lawsuit and stated it is responding appropriately through the judicial process.In fullICE deportation flights ignored FAA safety regulations, whistleblower claims in lawsuitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
