United Agent Threatens Passenger With ICE | Bakersfield News

A viral video shows a United Airlines agent allegedly threatening to call ICE on a Mexican American passenger, Julio Varela, during a ticketing dispute at San Francisco Airport. Varela, an American citizen, spent hours trying to fix a name error on his daughter’s ticket and says the agent was dismissive and hostile. The recording, shared by Varela on Reddit, sparked outrage and calls for accountability. United Airlines is investigating, while the agent’s union questions the video’s authenticity — a move Varela finds deeply offensive. He hopes his story empowers others to stand up against racism, turning his ordeal into a lesson for his daughters. No disciplinary action has been announced yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be29c883313ce710