 Fox's Grinnell Scott. The State Department says Panama plans to start deportation flights next week under a new deal with the U.S. to help fight illegal immigration in Panama, where the new president hopes to shut down the Darien Gap, which is commonly used by migrants heading to the U.S. The U.S. agreeing to pay for flights to deport migrants who enter Panama illegally, also sending homeland security teams to offer training. This can be a stressful time of year for dogs.