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Finally Moving Past Post-9/11 Security Theater
On Tuesday, the TSA — a federal agency not known for its generosity — gave American travelers a gift: They will no longer have to take off their shoes when going through airport security. “I think most Americans will be very excited to see they will be able to keep their shoes on,
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The shoes finally come off TSA’s ‘security theater’
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said ending the shoes-off policy would trim wait times and “modernize and enhance traveler experience.”
Opinion
Good riddance to the TSA’s ‘no shoes’ airport security policy
It was post-9/11 security theater — the performative illusion that mass ritualized inconvenience will make us safer.
No more removing your shoes at the airport? TSA changing security
Citing unnamed sources, several outlets report that TSA is no longer requiring the general public to remove shoes for screening at some airports.
TSA ends long-standing policy requiring travelers to take off shoes during security screenings
For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers will no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.
Passengers can keep shoes on through airport security in U.S., TSA confirms
The new policy aims to increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times.
Tell us: Should the TSA end the shoe removal policy in security lines at the airport?
The days of taking your shoes off during security screenings at U.S. airports is reportedly coming to a close.
TSA policy shift on shoes raises questions about the future of PreCheck
The Transportation Security Administration's surprise decision this week to end - effective immediately - its decades-old requirement that airline passengers take off their shoes when going through security could be just the first of more changes.
U.S. travelers can now keep shoes on during airport screening
Since 2006, airline travelers have been expected to abide by the same procedures each time they’ve been screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This includes removing their shoes and placing them on a conveyor belt before walking through the body scanner.
TSA Stops Making Travelers Remove Shoes After 20 Years
After two decades of mandatory shoe removal at airport security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quietly ended this requirement, effective immediately. This change marks a significant shift in airport security protocols and has been met with mixed reactions from both travelers and security experts.
Get ready to pass through US airport security checkpoints with your shoes on your feet
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TSA quietly got rid of this ‘most-hated’ security rule in 8 airports
The Transportation Security Administration is quietly sunsetting a common security checkpoint procedure at some airports. Is ...
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TSA airport security: Can you keep your shoes on? Fact check
The buzz started earlier July 8 when a memo from the Transportation Security Administration got out saying all passengers can to keep their shoes on for screenings at select U.S airports.
How President Trump's attendance impacted stadium security at Club World Cup final
Fans said it took 'two seconds' to enter the stadium for the Chelsea vs. PSG match today, despite added security for President Trump's attendance.
Your Airport Security Screening Journey Is About To Become A Lot Easier
The Transportation Security Administration is phasing out a requirement for most travelers to remove their shoes when going ...
Online poll: What rule should the TSA lift in airport security lines next?
The Transportation Security Administration has relaxed one of its policies for boarding domestic flights. Passengers are no ...