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crime-and-legal-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

"Exposé Uncovers High-Priced 'Donkey Flights' as Migrants Risk All for American Dream"

The CID (crime and Railways) in Ahmedabad has uncovered a third chartered flight involved in illegal emigration from Dubai to Nicaragua on December 6, in addition to the previously known flights halted in France and Germany. The same agents are linked to all three flights, which were part of a scheme to smuggle Indians, including many from Gujarat, into the US. Although passengers had valid documents, their intent was to enter the US illegally. A court allowed the plane grounded in France to return to India, but with fewer passengers, indicating some may have already entered the US or reached Mexico. Investigations are ongoing, and several individuals, including unaccompanied minors, have been implicated in the smuggling operation.

via IndiaTimes|

#chartered-flights #cid-investigation #crime-and-legal-affairs

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

U.S. State Department to Fly Americans out of Israel in Evacuation Plan

The U.S. State Department will be arranging chartered flights to fly American citizens out of Israel to sites in Europe, starting Friday. The details are still being worked out, but the administration expects these initial travel options to facilitate the safe departure of thousands of U.S. citizens per week. The U.S. Embassy in Israel indicated that expatriates may be transported by air to Athens or Frankfurt, or by sea from Haifa to Cyprus. Airlines such as Delta, United, and American Airlines are partnering with the U.S. government to help set up these evacuation flights. The State Department elevated its travel advisory for Israel and the West Bank to "reconsider travel" due to terrorism and civil unrest.

via ABC News|

#americans #chartered-flights #evacuation

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Harassed at Airport, League Responds.

WNBA player Brittney Griner and her teammates were harassed by a Twitter personality at an airport in Dallas. The league and players union issued statements condemning the incident and calling for increased player safety measures, including chartered flights. The league clarified that all flights for Griner in 2023 could be charter, but a person familiar with the Mercury said the league didn't approve charter flights for Griner for the entire 2023 season. The league has previously argued that chartered flights create an unfair competitive advantage, but agreed to allow them for regular-season games where teams were playing on back-to-back nights this season.

via CBS Sports|

#brittney-griner #chartered-flights #phoenix-mercury

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Brittney Griner's Harassment at Dallas Airport Sparks Calls for Enhanced Security Measures in WNBA

The WNBA and WNBPA released statements regarding an incident at a Dallas airport involving Brittney Griner and other Phoenix Mercury players. The league called the actions of a social media figure and provocateur "inappropriate and unfortunate" and reiterated its commitment to player safety. The WNBPA urged the league to consider chartered flights for every team to keep players safe. Griner and the Mercury were granted charter flights this season after security concerns, but charter flights are not a league-wide standard.

via CBS Sports|

#brittney-griner #chartered-flights #phoenix-mercury