Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY

After the Capitol riots, Delta, American, United and Southwest are among airlines banning checked weapons on flights to and from Washington, D.C.

International rules

The airline is adding 21 new nonstop routes for spring and summer travel, including its first flights to Portland, Oregon, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Sriwijaya Air flight 182, on a Boeing 737-500, took off from Jakarta at 1:56 p.m. local time and lost contact with the control tower at 2:40 p.m.

Alaska said the passengers on a Washington Dulles to Seattle flight late Thursday did not wear masks, were rowdy, argumentative and harassed the crew.

Southwest, American, United and Delta are among airlines taking steps to prevent any incidents as pro-Trump rioters head home.

Southwest, which carries more domestic passengers than any U.S. airline, is trying to boost bookings during the pandemic. But there’s fine print.

The TSA screened more than 1 million daily travelers on 11 days during the holiday travel rush despite CDC advice to stay home during the pandemic.

The travel rush occurred despite CDC advice not to travel this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Mirage casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip plans to close all midweek operations into February. And it’s not the only one temporarily closing.