Airlines, hotels warn against Trump admin threat to international flights to 'sanctuary cities'

Airlines and hotels warned that a potential halt of Customs and Border Protection processing at sanctuary city airports could be devastating for international travel and tourism. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested selective enforcement moves on Fox News, just ahead of the FIFA World Cup, raising questions about leverage against sanctuary policies. The administration has reportedly discussed withdrawing CPB officers, though no policy change has been implemented. Airlines for America and the U.S. Travel Association warned that reducing staffing would trigger operational disruptions for carriers, travelers, and international cargo, potentially harming host cities and broader travel ecosystems during a peak travel period.