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Title The Costly Consequences India Deportation Flight Likely Costs US Over $1 Million

The Trump administration's determination to deport undocumented migrants has led it to adopt a new approach using military aircraft for the task. While this move may provide good political theater, it comes with a significant price tag - in the case of a recent deportation to India, the cost is estimated to be around $1 million.

This figure is not an isolated incident; rather, military flights can end up costing more than three times as much as civilian trips. The use of C-17 aircraft, capable of transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies, adds to the expense. According to documents published by US Air Mobility Command, the cost of operating these aircraft is $28,562 per hour.

To put this into perspective, a charter flight used for deportations typically costs around $8,577 per flight hour. This means that even by conservative estimates, the India deportation flight likely cost more than $1 million, equating to over $10,000 per detainee.

The route taken by the flight was also notable. The plane departed from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, and flew west to Hawaii before crossing the Pacific to the Luzon Strait near the Philippines. It then flew between Indonesia and Malaysia before taking a large detour south into the Indian Ocean, where it refueled at a US air base located on the tiny island of Diego Garcia.

From there, the flight continued thousands of miles north to India, landing at an airport in the northwestern state of Punjab. The return journey from India to the US would have added to the overall cost.

In comparison, a one-way ticket from San Francisco to New Delhi on an American commercial airline can be bought for around $500 or $4,000 in business class. This highlights the significant difference in cost between using military aircraft and civilian charter flights for deportation purposes.

As the Trump administration continues to prioritize border security and deportation efforts, it will be crucial to consider the financial implications of these actions. While the use of military aircraft may provide a show of force, it also comes with a substantial price tag that could have far-reaching consequences for the US budget.

Keywords Deportation, Military Aircraft, India, Cost, Trump Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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