United Airlines employee accused of threatening passenger with ICE call

United Airlines employee accused of threatening passenger with ICE call

According to NBC Bay Area, a United Airlines customer service representative told a Mexican-American passenger at San Francisco International Airport that immigration officials might be called, prompting an airline investigation. The incident was captured on video that circulated online, showing the employee suggesting the passenger could be reported to immigration authorities during a ticketing dispute. United Airlines said it was reviewing the footage and opened an internal review of the employee’s conduct.

ABC7 Bay Area and CBS News reported that the airline confirmed the matter was under investigation. United indicated it will take appropriate action once the review is completed.

参与者

Julio Varela United Airlines United Airlines employee International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

地点

San Francisco International Airport

文章

2026年七月21日
2 篇总计
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United rep threatens to call ICE on California customer in viral video

Los Angeles Times • 07月21日 01:07

A United Airlines customer service representative allegedly told a passenger at San Francisco International Airport to call ICE on him, prompting an investigation by the airline.

可信度 71% 操纵 14% 左派
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CBS News • 07月21日 00:33

A United Airlines employee was filmed telling a passenger at San Francisco International Airport that they might call ICE, prompting an airline investigation.

可信度 72% 操纵 12% 中立
2026年七月20日
2 篇总计
United investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on passenger at SFO
United investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on passenger at SFO

ABC7 Bay Area • 07月20日 17:07

United Airlines said it is reviewing a video showing a staff member at San Francisco International Airport suggesting immigration enforcement could be called on a passenger during a ticketing dispute.

可信度 72% 操纵 12% 中立
United Airlines employee threatens to call ICE on Bay Area family at SFO
United Airlines employee threatens to call ICE on Bay Area family at SFO

NBC News • 07月20日 13:31

A United Airlines staff member was recorded telling a Bay Area family they might be reported to immigration officials during a ticketing issue, prompting the airline to launch an internal review.

可信度 71% 操纵 9% 中立
2026年七月19日
2 篇总计
United Airlines Employee at SFO Tells Customer 'Maybe We Should Call ICE On You'
United Airlines Employee at SFO Tells Customer 'Maybe We Should Call ICE On You'

SFist • 07月19日 20:27

A video from July 14 shows a United Airlines staff member telling a Mexican-American traveler at San Francisco International Airport that officials might be called, prompting United to say it is reviewing the incident.

可信度 73% 操纵 12% 中立
United Airlines worker threatens to call ICE on Bay Area family at SFO
United Airlines worker threatens to call ICE on Bay Area family at SFO

NBC Bay Area • 07月19日 17:31

A United Airlines staff member was recorded saying they might call immigration authorities on a Bay Area family after a ticketing issue, prompting an investigation by the airline.

可信度 68% 操纵 11% 中立