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Airlines Face Backlash for Selling Passenger Data

6/17/2025

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Delta, American, and United Airlines have come under fire for allegedly selling passenger data, including names and financial details, to Customs and Border Protection via the Airlines Reporting Corporation. This revelation has sparked serious privacy concerns, prompting Senator Ron Wyden to demand an investigation into these troubling practices.

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Story summary

Delta, American, and United Airlines have come under fire for allegedly selling passenger data, including names and financial details, to Customs and Border Protection via the Airlines Reporting Corporation. This revelation has sparked serious privacy concerns, prompting Senator Ron Wyden to demand an investigation into these troubling practices.