TSA will remove the requirement for passengers to take off shoes during security screening, a protocol in place since the 2001 shoe bombing attempt by Richard Reid. The change aims to enhance traveler experience and address slow security lines. It will be implemented in phases, starting at select airports including Fort Lauderdale, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Portland, and Philadelphia. The TSA continues to seek innovative ways to improve security and passenger convenience, responding to public input on security procedures.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will announce updates to boarding procedures, allowing passengers to keep their shoes on while passing through checkpoints.
This shift marks the end of a protocol initiated over two decades ago in response to Richard Reid's shoe-bombing attempt that heightened global security measures.
Initial airports implementing this change include Fort Lauderdale, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Portland, and Philadelphia, with reports indicating shoes were allowed at Los Angeles and LaGuardia.
The TSA aims to enhance passenger experience while maintaining security, responding to public feedback on slow security lines due to shoe removal.
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