TSA ends shoe removal rule
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The TSA has eliminated the 19-year-old policy, effective immediately. Policies on liquids will remain in place.
A Massachusetts law enforcement and homeland security consultant who helped draft some of the first rules requiring passengers to remove their shoes at airport security checkpoints says the decision to end the policy raises concerns.
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Some U.S. airports now allow passengers to keep shoes on during TSA screenings, diverging from post-2001 security practices. The TSA is considering enhancing passenger experience while maintaining security.
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