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Airlines Sell Passenger Data to Government, Sparking Outrage

6/12/2025

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A shocking investigation has uncovered that U.S. airlines are selling sensitive passenger information, including flight itineraries and payment details, to government agencies like Customs and Border Protection. This alarming practice raises serious privacy concerns, especially since the contract forbids the government from revealing the source of this data, igniting demands for increased transparency and regulation.

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Story summary

A shocking investigation has uncovered that U.S. airlines are selling sensitive passenger information, including flight itineraries and payment details, to government agencies like Customs and Border Protection. This alarming practice raises serious privacy concerns, especially since the contract forbids the government from revealing the source of this data, igniting demands for increased transparency and regulation.