ICE deportation flights surge at Ohio’s Akron-Canton Airport as unpaid landing fees mount

By: Doug Oplinger

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 1,839

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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AKRON, Ohio — Unpaid landing fees are mounting for the three air charter companies providing deportation flights out of the Akron-Canton Regional Airport for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Invoices released recently show that Eastern Airlines, Global X and Air Wisconsin owe a combined $46,513 for 148 landings since the end of April, $33,927 of which is past due for landings in May, June and July. Airport vice president Lisa Dalpiaz said the …

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