Avelo Airlines Plans Deportation Flights from Mesa

Avelo Airlines is preparing to operate deportation flights for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, with three planes stationed at Mesa Gateway Airport. The airline has posted job openings for flight attendants to support this charter program, which will kick off on May 12. Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy stated that this decision was made after careful consideration, aiming to ensure job stability for employees amid ongoing expansion of the airline's passenger services. The job listing emphasizes the need for 'energetic, highly motivated' candidates and offers a starting pay of $28 per hour. This move aligns Avelo with a controversial aspect of the airline industry, as it joins other carriers involved in deportation efforts, raising concerns about the treatment and safety of detainees during flights. Current debates highlight the sensitive nature of deportation flights and the challenges flight attendants may face in these high-stress situations.