For nearly 20 years, travelers may no longer need to take off their shoes during safe screenings at U.S. airports.
According to media reports, media reports said the Transport Safety Administration is seeking to abandon more and more safety steps over the years.
If implemented, it will end Safety screening tasks About 20 years ago, Richard Reid, the “shoe bomber” was placed a few years after a plane from Paris to Miami in late 2001.
Travel Newsletter Door Visit first reported changes in security screening. ABC News reported an internal memo sent to TSA officials last week that noted that the new policy allows travelers to wear shoes during standard screenings at many U.S. airports on Sunday. This will soon expand to all airports.
The memo said the plan was to change at all U.S. airports.
Traveler Previously, if they were on the TSA Precheck program, the five-year fee was about $80, then additional safety requirements could be followed. The program allows airline passengers to pass the screening process without removing shoes, belts or light jackets.
Travelers aged 75 or over 12 do not have to take off their shoes at a security checkpoint.
TSA has not formally confirmed the reported security screening changes.
“TSA and DHS have been exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong safety posture,” a TSA spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday. “Any potential updates to our safety process will be released through official channels.”
The TSA began in 2001 when President George W. Bush signed legislation two months after the 9/11 attacks. The agency includes federal airport screeners that replace private companies that airlines use to handle secure private companies.
For years, TSA has been looking for ways to enhance its safety measures, including testing Facial recognition technology and implementation Real ID Require.
One of the most prominent friction points for travelers is the TSA that screens the checkpoints. Trump’s Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy asked the public in an April social media post what would make travel more seamless.
The next day, Duffy released x It’s obvious that TSA is #1 Travel Complaint. It belongs to the Department of Homeland Security. I’ll discuss it with @SEC_NOEM. ”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will hold a press conference Tuesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to announce a new TSA policy “this will make it easier for passengers to screen, improve traveler satisfaction and reduce waiting time,” her agency said.
Trump fires TSA administrator David Pekoske In January of the second five-year period, he was Trump’s appointment in the White House. Pekoske is reappointed by President Joe Biden.
There is no reason Pekosk left. According to the TSA website, administrator positions remain open.
