The first airport security overhaul in 20 years
After two decades of application, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced on its website that the Department of Homeland Security has announced a new policy, allowing passengers traveling through domestic airports to wear shoes when going through TSA security checkpoints.
According to the content posted on TSA, through a national press release, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said: “The end of the shoe-off policy is intended to modernize and enhance the passenger experience at airports. Thanks to advanced technological advances and a multi-layered security approach, we are able to make this change while maintaining the highest security standards. This action opens up a vision for a new Golden Age of American travel .”

The US's move to abolish the "take off your shoes" rule is considered the biggest reform of airport security procedures in more than 20 years, marking a step forward in improving the air travel experience.
This move is considered one of the most significant changes in security procedures at US airports since the September 11 event, helping to reduce pressure on both staff and passengers, especially during peak tourist season.

According to AJC.com, many major airports such as JFK (New York), LAX (Los Angeles) or ATL (Atlanta) have made security checkpoints more streamlined, saving passengers a few minutes, which is invaluable during peak travel times.
Technology changes the travel experience
TSA’s next-generation CT scanners are capable of creating detailed 3D images, detecting explosives or foreign objects even when hidden in the soles of shoes. Combined with passenger data and an early warning system, the security screening process no longer relies too much on traditional physical manipulation.
The TSA announcement said this is a step towards “a smarter, safer and more comfortable flying experience.” The new policy should help passengers feel less pressure and minimize friction at screening areas.

This is also a testament to the trend of aviation security relying on technology instead of inconvenient manual measures. The new generation of 3D CT scanners can detect prohibited items without removing shoes, while integrating passenger identification and flight data.
In Europe, most airports only require shoe removal if they contain metal or are designated by a scanner; Canada is now in sync with the new US policy. With this change, the US is not only “catching up” with the trend of convenient travel, but also creating a push in security thinking, where people and experiences are put on par with risk control requirements.
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