The Transportation Security Administration said it has been assessing ‘hundreds of people’ which may be banned from flying as it increases security ahead of the 20 January inauguration in Washington DC.
Hundreds of individuals have been put through ‘a thorough risk assessment,’ TSA Administrator David Pekoske said.
"Our intelligence and vetting professionals are working diligently around the clock to ensure those who may pose a threat to our aviation sector undergo enhanced screening or are prevented from boarding an aircraft."
The agency said it has beefed up ithe number of Federal Air Marshals on flights, and has arranged for more law enforcement and canine teams on the ground at airports.
It is also adding more security personnel at some train stations.
The riot at the U.S. Capitol and several incidents of unruly behaviour on flights has led to ‘a zero tolerance policy’ by the FAA and airlines have banned the checking in on guns on Washimgton DC flights.
Disruptive behavior on flights could now lead to fines of up to $35,000 or jail time.
CNN reports tactical armored police vehicles have been assembling at Washington’s Reagan National Airport.
Written by Ray Montgomery, US Editor
