US group seeks clarity on airlines alleged profiling

In a letter to Airlines for America (A4A), which represents all of the US major carriers except for Delta Air Lines, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus has requested greater clarity on how it is working to mitigate racial and religious profiling by airlines. The lawmakers are concerned about rising incidences where Muslim and Arab American passengers have been removed from aircraft on suspicion of terrorism without concrete evidence. “Airlines are entrusted with enormous responsibilities to keep our skies safe while respecting the rights of passengers,” the lawmakers wrote. “No airline passenger should be subject to discriminatory treatment