American Airlines halts all alcohol sales on flights to, from DC

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FORT WORTH (1080 KRLD) - In the aftermath of the chaos at the Capitol building, American Airlines is taking extra precautions.

The Fort Worth-based airline says it is beefing up staffing at airports in and around Washington, DC, and will not be selling any alcohol on flights to and from the DC area.

American says this change is at least through tonight, and that it is monitoring the situation.

The airline had already stopped selling alcohol in the main cabin on all flights due to COVID-19, but alcohol is still available in premium cabins.

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