Allocations

Turbulent Skies Ahead: American Airlines Sues Chicago Over Contested Gate Allocations at O’Hare

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Chicago, Ill. — A lawsuit from American Airlines against the City of Chicago has intensified the ongoing rivalry with United Airlines at O’Hare International Airport. The lawsuit claims the city has violated a 2018 agreement regarding gate reassignments that allegedly favor United Airlines at the expense of American. In its filing, American Airlines argues that the city has acted prematurely in redistributing gates, thereby undermining its competitive position. The airline insists that a stable presence at O’Hare contributes to more flight options and lower fares for travelers in the Chicago region and beyond. American’s statement … Read more

Lawsuit Reveals Private Detention Firms Proposing Bed Allocations to ICE in Recent Offers

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Recent litigation reveals that private detention companies have engaged with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this year to offer additional beds across various facilities, indicating a burgeoning relationship amidst controversial policies surrounding immigration detention. The details surfaced through recent court filings which scrutinize the contracts that these private entities have with the federal agency, specifically regarding the detention of immigrants. According to the disclosed documents, CoreCivic and The GEO Group, two leading names in the private prison and detention industry, are implicated. Both companies have expanded their agreements with ICE, providing an increased number … Read more