NEW YORK – As of Monday, July 7, 2025, the TSA has officially ended its long-standing requirement for passengers to remove their shoes at airport security checkpoints.
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While PreCheck members have been exempt for years — and many regular checkpoints have inconsistently enforced the rule — this update now applies across all U.S. airports. The only exception is for travelers without a REAL ID, who may still face additional screening, including shoe removal.
The policy shift stems from enhanced scanning technology and a reassessment of threat levels, according to an internal TSA memo. Shoe removal was first implemented after the 2001 “shoe bomber” incident. With this change, the TSA hopes to streamline screening and improve the passenger experience
I flew today and had to take off my shoes.
Baruch she PeeeeeYuuuuuu trani mei’onsho shelazeh
Doing their part of climate control and air quality, once again.
Was the dumbest thing ever. Trump needs to get credit for this as I’m sure he had a common sense talk with his director of TSA. Guaranteed that if Kamala had won, there wouldn’t even be mention of this. It would be life as usual. G-D bless Trump