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Major Airlines Sell Passenger Data, Sparking Privacy Outcry

6/10/2025

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Major US airlines, including Delta and American Airlines, have come under fire for selling domestic flight records, complete with passenger names and financial details, to Customs and Border Protection. This controversial contract, initiated in June 2024, has sparked alarm among civil liberties advocates, who are questioning the implications for privacy and government oversight in data collection.

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Major US airlines, including Delta and American Airlines, have come under fire for selling domestic flight records, complete with passenger names and financial details, to Customs and Border Protection. This controversial contract, initiated in June 2024, has sparked alarm among civil liberties advocates, who are questioning the implications for privacy and government oversight in data collection.