The Transportation Security Administration plans to end the shoe removal requirement for passengers at several major airports. Reports indicate that this change will be implemented in phases, beginning at locations like Baltimore/Washington International and Fort Lauderdale International airports. The shoe removal policy was established in response to the shoe bombing attempt by Richard Reid in 2001, and it has been in effect since 2006. The policy change will align regular passengers with TSA PreCheck travelers, who have not had to remove shoes until now.
The Transportation Security Administration will allow passengers to cross through security screening lanes without taking off their shoes, marking a significant change in airport protocols.
Phased changes are expected to roll out to several major US airports, starting with locations like Baltimore/Washington International and Fort Lauderdale International.
The shoe removal requirement dates back to 2001, following the attempted shoe bombing by Richard Reid, and was formally implemented in 2006 due to ongoing threats.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the end of the shoe removal policy as 'big news,' highlighting its long-term impact since its introduction.
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