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U.S. Travelers Can Keep Shoes on at Airport Security, TSA Says

UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The TSA ended the nearly 20-year shoe removal policy due to advanced scanners and no shoe-related threats since 2001, aiming to reduce travel hassles nationwide.

  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday that travelers at U.S. airports no longer must remove their shoes during security screenings.
  • This change ends a shoe removal rule implemented nationwide in 2006 following a failed shoe bomb attempt by Richard Reid in 2001.
  • The Transportation Security Administration started eliminating the shoe removal requirement at six airports, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, aiming to enhance convenience for travelers without compromising security.
  • Noem said a pilot program confirmed that TSA equipment can keep airports safe while allowing passengers to keep their shoes on, and the change is effective nationwide immediately.
  • The policy shift marks the first major shoe screening change in nearly two decades and is expected to expand to all airports, aiming to reduce wait times and improve traveler satisfaction.
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The Daily Caller broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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