A woman in Colorado is suing Southwest Airlines for accusing her of human trafficking. Mary McCarthy was stopped and interrogated by Southwest staff who thought she was trafficking her biracial daughter. This case is seen as a major mistake by the airline, but human trafficking via airlines and airports remains a major issue and concern. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Damon Fordham, of High Street Consulting, on how to spot signs of human trafficking and what the aviation industry is doing to raise awareness of the issue.
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