Calls for airlines to decline to operate mass deportation flight to Jamaica

Naomi Campbell and Thandie Newton (PA)

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and actress Thandie Newton are among a host of prominent figures calling on airlines not to operate a mass deportation flight to Jamaica next week.

In an open letter, addressed to the bosses of multiple airlines including Hi Fly, Titan Airways and TUI UK and Ireland, more than 90 high-profile figures, campaigners and activists have urged the companies to decline to operate the planned December 2 flight.