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The High Cost of Deportation A Flight of Fancy

As the Trump administration continues its efforts to deport undocumented migrants, a recent flight to India has raised eyebrows over the staggering cost of these military-aided removals. With an estimated price tag of over $1 million, this flight is just one example of the challenges faced by those seeking to expel individuals from the United States.

A Flight of Fancy

President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to carry out the biggest deportation in the history of America. While many of these migrants come from Latin America, some are being sent back much further across the globe. In this case, 104 Indian nationals were flown back to their homeland on a US Air Force cargo plane.

The Costly Consequences

However, while the optics may make for good political theatre, the costs associated with these flights are nothing short of astronomical. According to an analysis by AFP, military flights can end up costing more than three times as much as a civilian trip. In fact, the cost of this recent flight is believed to be more than $1 million.

The High Cost of Military Flights

Military flights are notoriously expensive, with the C-17A Globemaster III aircraft used in this case capable of transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies across vast distances. According to documents published by US Air Mobility Command, the use of these aircraft for transport operations costs a whopping $28,562 per hour.

The Detour Route

But why did this flight take such an unusual route? Data from Flightradar24 shows that the deportation flight took off from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, at around 1330 GMT on Monday. From there, it flew west to Hawaii, crossed the Pacific to the Luzon Strait near the Philippines, flew between Indonesia and Malaysia, then took a large detour south into the Indian Ocean where there is a US air base located on the tiny island of Diego Garcia.

The Bottom Line

Accounting for the return journey to a US air base, the flight cost is likely to be more than $1 million even by the most conservative estimates of time spent airborne. This equates to more than $10,000 per detainee. By 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.

Conclusion

The challenges and costs associated with deportation flights like this one are substantial. As the Trump administration continues its efforts to deport undocumented migrants, it is essential to consider not only the political optics but also the financial implications of these actions.

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