The Transportation Security Administration announced that travelers will no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports. This policy change was unveiled by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, aiming to improve the travel experience while preserving safety measures. The shoe removal policy was established in 2006 following the shoe bomber incident by Richard Reid in 2001. Previously, select travelers in the PreCheck program had been exempt from this requirement. Immediate implementation of this change is now effective nationwide.
Secretary Kristi Noem stated that travelers at airports across the United States will no longer need to remove their shoes during security checks. This change concludes a nearly two-decade policy.
The Transportation Security Administration's shoe removal policy was implemented in 2006, initially as a safety response after Richard Reid attempted to ignite explosives hidden in his shoes.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem expressed a desire to enhance the travel experience while maintaining necessary safety standards, announcing that the new approach will begin immediately.
Previously, the TSA allowed travelers with a PreCheck program to keep their shoes on, but this policy shift applies to all travelers, ending a longstanding requirement.
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