Kicking Off Your Shoes at TSA Is Finally Over

Kicking Off Your Shoes at TSA Is Finally Over

Security theater takes another step back.

You read that right—starting today, travelers no longer have to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints, ending a 23-year-old security rule that many experts say was more theater than protection.

✅ Why This Rule Was Ditched:

• The “shoe bomber” incident in 2001 triggered this rule, but it’s been nearly 24 years since.

• Modern scanners now easily detect threats without needing passengers to remove their shoes.

• Travelers in TSA PreCheck, kids under 12, and seniors over 75 already kept their shoes on for years.

• Europe hasn’t enforced shoe removal—yet hasn’t faced shoe-related threats either.

• Crowding at checkpoints created its own dangers, something TSA aims to fix.

✅ The Catch:

Only passengers with a REAL ID qualify for the new shoe-friendly screening. No REAL ID? You’ll still face extra checks.

✅ Why It Matters:

This isn’t just about convenience. Experts warn that TSA’s outdated rules often cause unnecessary delays and distract from actual threats. Time spent yelling about shoes is time not spent identifying real risks.

TSA is reportedly considering revisiting other outdated rules too—though, knowing their track record, it could take decades.

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Takeaway for Travelers:

This change finally brings US airports in line with much of the world and eases one of the most annoying parts of flying. But don’t celebrate too quickly—liquid restrictions still apply, and REAL ID enforcement is tightening.

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