Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Coalition to Stop Avelo?

The Coalition to Stop Avelo is a national grassroots campaign opposing Avelo Airlines' $150 million contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to operate deportation flights.

We believe these flights are illegal, inhumane and unconstitutional.

2. What actions is the Coalition taking?

Our strategies include:

  • Nationwide Boycott & Protests: We are organizing and supporting protests in all 54 cities where Avelo operates. Our goal is to drive new ticket sales to zero.

  • Policy Action: We will pressure local lawmakers to end all public subsidies to Avelo.

  • Regulatory Pressure: We are demanding that State Attorneys General investigate Avelo’s deportation flights and the local subsidies that support them. We are calling for the revocation of Avelo’s business licenses and demanding that municipal airports cancel contracts with Avelo.

  • Labor Support: We aim to support and empower the Avelo employees who are being forced to staff the deportation flights.

  • Investor Accountability: We will target the investors who finance Avelo's operations.

  • Board Accountability: We are highlighting the role of Avelo’s CEO, Andrew Levy, who also sits on the board of Copa Airlines, and demanding accountability.

3. How can individuals get involved?

  • Pressure Local Officials: Use provided email templates to urge city leaders to end financial support for Avelo.

  • Spread the Word: Share information on social media using the hashtag #StopAvelo.

  • Protest: Plan protests or informational sessions in your community.

4. How can organizations join the coalition?

  • Fill Out the Coalition Form On This Website

  • Host Protests

  • Email Us at info@stopavelo.org

5. Is there legal precedent supporting the coalition’s position?

Yes. A recent and unanimous ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that individuals facing deportation have a constitutional right to due process, including a fair hearing before removal proceedings.

Deportations without such hearings are considered violations of federal law and raise significant civil and human rights concerns.