by It has been stated that the practice of removing your shoes for airport security checks in the United States is becoming obsolete.
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Travelers can keep their shoes on during security checks at certain U.S. airports starting on Sunday, according to an internal memo recently given to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials. The revised policy will soon be implemented at all U.S. airports, according to the Associated Press. It was not made clear which airports would be affected first.
According to a spokeswoman, “Any potential updates to our security process will be issued through official channels.” The TSA, which was established in 2001 following the 9/11 attacks, has not formally acknowledged the move.
After Richard Reid, sometimes known as the “shoe bomber,” attempted to detonate an explosive device in his shoe during a 2001 flight from Paris to Miami, the policy was established in 2006, over 20 years ago. He didn’t succeed.
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Kristi Palma writes about New England tourism as a culture reporter for Boston.com. She writes about hotels, airlines, and activities in Boston and New England. She is the writer of the weekly travel newsletter Scenic Six.
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