No More Shoe Removal at U.S. Airports
TSA Ends 20-Year-Old Shoe Removal Policy at Security Checkpoints On July 8, 2025 , the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially announced that passengers will no longer be required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints in airports across the country. This marks a major shift in post-9/11 aviation security measures and aims to reduce inconvenience for travelers. What Has Changed? Previous Rule: Since a 2006 attempted shoe bombing incident, all airline passengers were required to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints. New Policy: As of July 2025, passengers at all U.S. airports are allowed to keep their shoes on when passing through security—regardless of PreCheck status. Where Is This Being Implemented? While initially rolled out in select airports, the policy is now being expanded nationwide. Pilot airports included: Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) Philadelphia (PHL) Portland (PDX) Piedmont Triad (GSO – Nort...