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.

The head of the Association of Flight Attendants, a major airline union, suggested that people who took part in Capitol riots be banned from flying.

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 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.

The 69-year-old man was traveling from Orlando to Los Angeles when he became ill. The plane diverted to New Orleans, where he died.

The TSA has screened more than 2 million holiday travelers this weekend. The surge comes despite CDC recommendations to stay home amid the pandemic.

The traditional holiday travel season kicks off this weekend, but COVID travel will be anything but traditional at airports and on planes.