The decision was communicated by the Department of National Security (DHS), which explained that this change seeks to modernize the experience in the country’s terminals without compromising security.
For the first time in almost 20 yearspassengers who travel through American passengers will no longer have to take off their shoes in security controls. The measure, which had become a symbol of the strict protocols implemented After the September 11 attacksit will be officially eliminated, as announced by the Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noem.
The decision was communicated by the National Security Department (DHS)which explained that this change seeks to modernize the experience in the country’s airports without compromising security. “The elimination of shoe policy outside (‘Shoes-off’) is one of the key DHS initiatives to make travelers more efficient through TSA controls”Noem said. According to the official, the measure is expected to help significantly reduce waiting times in security filters.
The US eliminates the requirement to remove shoes in airport controls after almost two decades
The change will be possible thanks to the new technological developments and a safety approach based on multiple levels. “Security remains our priority. But we are sure that we can guarantee it with state -of -the -art technologies that allow to speed up the process without putting passengers at risk”he added.
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The policy of removing the shoes was implemented in 2006, in response to the attempt of an attack starring Richard Reid In 2001, who tried to detonate hidden explosives in his footwear during a flight between Paris and Miami. Although the threat was neutralized by crew and passengers, the incident marked a turning point in airport security policies in the United States.
With this modification, the authorities seek to take a step towards a more fluid and less invasive travel experience, in tune with the vision of transformation of air transport promoted by the current administration.
Source: Ambito
