The Transportation Security Administration will begin allowing passengers at select airports to keep their shoes on during security screenings. This change marks a significant shift from the long-standing policy that required shoe removal since 2006, following a failed bombing attempt by Richard Reid. Previously, only travelers with TSA Pre-Check and those flying privately could avoid removing their shoes. While the TSA cited efforts to enhance passenger experience, there is no indication that other security measures, such as belt removal and liquid restrictions, will change alongside this policy.
The TSA will start allowing passengers at a few select airports to keep their shoes on while going through security checkpoints, removing a long-standing requirement.
Since 2006, travelers have been required to remove their shoes due to security concerns following the failed shoe bombing incident involving Richard Reid.
The TSA has stated that it is exploring "new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience," leading to this recent policy change.
Shoe removal has been widely viewed as an ineffective security measure, raising questions about the overall efficacy of airport security procedures.
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