Delta won't allow DC-bound passengers to check guns ahead of Biden's inauguration

[groundloop]

Source: NBC News

Delta Air Lines won’t allow travelers flying to the airports serving the Washington metropolitan area to check firearms on flights ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC on Thursday.

The new policy, which starts this weekend and runs through next week, comes after last week’s deadly pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol and a spate of politically motivated disturbances on flights and at airports. Law enforcement authorized to carry firearms will be exempt.

“We’re all on high alert based on the events over the last couple of weeks in Washington,” Bastian said in an interview on “Squawk Box.”

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Airlines, airports and hotels are ramping up security ahead of Wednesday’s inauguration. Several airports said they will add more police, while airlines are increasing staffing and booking overnighting crews at airport hotels. American Airlines said late Wednesday it will suspend alcohol sales for D.C. flights.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/delta-won-t-allow-dc-bound-passengers-check-guns-ahead-n1254267

[soothsayer]

1. Good lord, I never knew that was a thing

[groundloop]

2. yep.... firearms can be carried in checked baggage but not on your person.

I'm not aware of all the details because I don't own any guns, but people I know fly to Colorado every year to hunt and take their guns.

[soothsayer]

3. I mean it makes total sense but never really thought about it

[CTyankee]

4. That's good thinking on the airlines part. Makes perfect sense.

Oh, I can hear them yelling "Second Amendment!" at the airlines check in counter now.

That is all.

[gab13by13]

5. If the final destination is DC?

why should they be allowed to check in firearms unless they have a conceal carry permit from DC? Just saying.

[NurseJackie]

6. Does that ALSO include IAD and BWI?

It's also not too far to drive from Norfolk, Richmond, Newark or Philadelphia.

[mjvpi]

7. Okay, Delta can use "Fly the Friendly Skies" from now on.

They also maintained the strongest zero tolerance on masks. They get my business if it’s ever safe to leave my house again.

[dreamland]

8. So law enforcement is exempt.. does that include the ones who are proDump

Remember folks, there were cops and military members among the rioters.

[Evolve Dammit]

9. What about the other airlines??

[Nitram]

10. Well, that was an easy decision.