Summary
Some U.S. airports recently stopped requiring travelers to remove their shoes at security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has not officially confirmed this change, but reports from travelers and airport staff indicate the rule may no longer be enforced in certain locations.
Key Facts
- The rule to remove shoes at airport security started in 2006 after an attempted shoe bombing incident.
- Recent observations suggest that some airports, like those in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, are allowing travelers to keep their shoes on.
- Travelers have shared on social media that they did not have to remove their shoes at airports like Buffalo and Seattle.
- The TSA has not officially announced a change in the shoe removal policy.
- A spokesperson mentioned that any updates to security measures would be communicated through official channels.
- There is some confusion among travelers and TSA agents regarding the current policy.
- A former TSA officer mentioned that current technology can effectively screen passengers without them removing their shoes.
