United Airlines worker threatens to call ICE on Bay Area family at SFO
United Airlines has launched an investigation after an employee allegedly threatened to report a San Ramon family to ICE during a ticketing dispute at SFO.
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United Airlines is investigating an incident involving an employee and a family at San Francisco International Airport. The dispute reportedly occurred during a ticketing encounter, leading the worker to threaten the involvement of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Coverage from ABC7 Bay Area, KOMO, and NBC News highlights that the employee allegedly told the passenger, "You don't act like a citizen." The outlets report that the family involved resides in San Ramon. United Airlines has confirmed it is investigating the matter.
Coverage does not yet specify what disciplinary actions may be taken or the final outcome of the encounter.
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Quick answers
Where did the incident occur?
The incident took place at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What prompted the threat?
According to coverage, the threat occurred during a ticketing dispute.
What is the status of the investigation?
United Airlines is currently investigating the incident.
Coverage (4)
- Family Says United Employee Threatened to Call ICE on Them Fodors Travel Guide · 1d ago
- United investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on San Ramon man, a passenger at SFO over ticketing dispute ABC7 Bay Area · 1d ago
- United employee threatens to call ICE on passenger: 'You don't act like a citizen' KOMO · 1d ago
- United Airlines employee threatens to call ICE on Bay Area family at SFO NBC News · 1d ago
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