TSA To Remove No-Shoe Rule In Security Checks Across Some Airports

The no-shoes rule was implemented by TSA nationwide following a 2006 incident.

TSA is making a change to security checks across several airports in the U.S..

The change appears to be a phased approach in which a few airports will no longer require shoe removal during the security check process.

The first airports to test the move include Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and Piedmont Triad International Airport in North Carolina, along with three others.

The change comes amid reports that TSA has loosened the security rule for fliers going through the standard screening lines.

The agency said they are always exploring new ways to enhance passenger experiences and strong security posture.

The no-shoes rule was implemented by TSA nationwide in 2006 following an incident in which a British man became known as the “shoe bomber.”

He attempted to blow up an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami with explosives hidden in his shoe in December of 2001. The mission was unsuccessful but prompted the safety measure.