Like many other U.S. airlines, Alaska Airlines is stepping up security measures for Washington, DC, flights before Inauguration Day next week.
One of Alaska Airlines’ new policies is that passengers must remain seated for one hour after departure and one hour before landing for all flights in and out of the Washington, DC area.
This new rule, along with other Alaska Airlines security measures, will take effect from Friday, the airline’s announcement said.
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“In Alaska, safety is our priority and our number one value,” said the ad. “This drives all of our decisions, as it does today. We are temporarily implementing additional security measures with a focus on keeping our guests and employees safe, as well as working closely with industry, FAA, TSA, law enforcement and others.”
Alaska Airlines passengers are expected to remain seated for one hour after departure and one hour prior to landing on all inbound and outbound flights from the Washington, DC area. (iStock)
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Some of the airline’s other new policies include increasing the use of masks, limiting the number of tickets purchased on flights entering and leaving the area, banning firearms in checked bags and adding personnel to support compliance.
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While other US airlines have also stepped up their security measures – including the ban on dispatched firearms and staff increases – it is unclear whether these companies plan passengers to remain seated in the first and last hours of their outbound and outbound flights. back from Washington, DC, like Alaska Airlines.
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Neither American Airlines nor United Airlines mentioned the one-hour seating policy in their security measures provided to Fox News by email.
Other airlines, including Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment on the seating policy.
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On Wednesday, the United States Federal Aviation Administration also implemented a strict “zero tolerance” policy against disruptive aircraft behavior.
Until the request expires on March 30, the FAA will not issue warning letters or negotiate penalties. Instead, the agency will take direct action and passengers could face fines of up to $ 35,000 and possible jail time.
Michael Hollan of Fox News contributed to this report.