The TSA has eliminated the requirement for travelers to remove shoes during security screenings at certain US airports, a mandate that has been in place for nearly two decades. This change follows the failed shoe bombing incident in 2001. The Department of Homeland Security expects this update to significantly reduce passenger wait times and enhance the overall experience at TSA checkpoints. However, passengers are still required to undergo identity verification and other established security processes. The TSA continues to explore other security advancements, including facial recognition technology and Real ID requirements.
For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers are no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain US airports.
The move puts an end to a security screening mandate put in place almost two decades ago, several years after shoe bomber Richard Reid's failed attempt.
We expect this change will drastically decrease passenger wait times at our TSA checkpoints, leading to a more pleasant and efficient passenger experience.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that other aspects of TSA's security process would remain unchanged, such as identity verification and Secure Flight vetting.
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