US ramps up security as airlines tell passengers to leave their guns at home

Friday January 15, 2021

Washington DC and cities across the United States have ramped up security before President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration amid warnings of possible political violence even after the January 20 swearing-in.

Security is being ramped up in Washington following violent riots last week at the Capitol building. Photo: Ian Hutchinson/Unsplash

Delta, Alaska, American, and United Airlines announced on Thursday they would not allow travellers flying to Washington area airports to check firearms on its flights before the inauguration.

Delta chief executive Ed Bastian…

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