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Travelers heading to the U.S. from Canada might soon be keeping their shoes on at airport security, as Canada plans to follow a big policy change just made by the United States. Earlier this week, the TSA ended its long-time rule that made passengers remove their shoes at security checks, and Canada’s now working to align with that
Travelers across the country are reporting a surprising shift at airport security: keeping their shoes on. For the first time since 2006, the TSA has begun quietly phasing out the long-standing requir
The TSA has eliminated the 19-year-old policy, effective immediately. Policies on liquids will remain in place.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that most travelers will no longer have to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints.
While shoes can now stay on at airport security, the following items still need to be removed from your body or luggage: Additionally, any carry-on liquids, gels and aerosols still must abide by the "3-1-1" rule: It is also important to empty miscellaneous items from your pockets, such as keys and wallets.
TSA is reportedly gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is not yet included in the ...