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NEW — Airlines 4 America, the trade association that represents U.S. airlines, tells me that airlines are speaking with ICE and TSA about the uptick in arrests of visa overstayers at airports.
ICE detaining passengers at security checkpoints and terminals has the potential to scare some from flying, which in turn could impact # of flights booked and impact airline revenue.
ICE running through terminals (as we've seen), is something major airlines fear could impact the public's desire to travel and, in turn, hurt business.