ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A protest took place at Rochester’s airport against Avelo Airlines on Thursday. The demonstration was in response to Avelo’s recent contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to conduct deportation flights for immigrants.
Protesters urged Avelo to terminate its contract with DHS and encouraged travelers to avoid flying with the airline.
“Avelo airlines likes to advertise that it will seat families together on flights, but in reality, they are helping to facilitate breaking up families. They are tearing families apart,” said Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart…