The community coalition Avelo Out of EUG will hold an event 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 20, at Eugene Airport, to mark the last day of Avelo Airlines operating from Eugene.
Speakers scheduled for the event include Oregon Rep. Lisa Fragala, Matthew Boulay, leader of the national Stop Avelo campaign, along with Mark Fromuth, an organizer with Avelo Out of EUG.
Avelo Airlines has faced criticism since signing a $150 million contract in May with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to operate deportation flights. The airline is currently the only commercial carrier with such a contract.
The last regular Avelo flight between Eugene and Burbank, California, is set to depart at 9:45 a.m., Oct. 20…