Major US Airports Could Lose International Flights Under New Plan: Map
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a plan to reduce or remove customs processing at major U.S. airports located in "sanctuary" cities and states, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Without customs agents, these airports would lose their ability to accept international flights, potentially forcing airlines to reroute passengers to other airports.Key Facts
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin proposed scaling back Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staffing at airports in sanctuary jurisdictions.
- Customs agents inspect all passengers arriving from abroad; without them, international flights cannot legally land.
- Airports that could be affected include JFK (New York), LAX (Los Angeles), Newark Liberty, Chicago O'Hare, Portland International, and Washington Dulles.
- The idea is seen as part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy by the current administration.
- Removing customs services at major hubs could disrupt travel for tens of millions of passengers annually.
- The change would likely cause airlines to shift routes to airports still offering customs processing, leading to overcrowding and more connecting flights.
- As of now, the plan is not official and no formal list of affected airports has been released.
- Some airports, like Portland International, say they have not received direct information about the proposal.
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