Even the most dubious safeguards stick around because eliminating them looks like a compromise that might endanger public safety.

The Transportation Security Administration did not officially start requiring travelers to take off their shoes at the airport until August 2006. That was nearly five years after Richard Reid unsuccessfully tried to ignite explosives in his sneakers on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said ending the shoes-off policy would trim wait times and “modernize and enhance traveler experience.”

Expert travelers suggest TSA should eliminate the 3-1-1 liquid rule and permit non-removal of laptops due to advanced CT scanners, urge broader use of biometric IDs, and foresee a tech-driven, efficient future for air travel.

What began this week as scattered reports and observations trickling in from across the nation became official Tuesday when Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that, effectively immediately,

A travel expert discusses possible TSA changes. Author: Kevin Harrish. May 27, 2025 5:16 PM EDT.

An expert issued a stark warning about Transport Security Administration (TSA) technology that has been rolled out at airports in the USA over the last few years. The TSA has begun using a real ...

TSA's facial scanning technology poses privacy concerns, according to experts. Here's how to opt out of them before your next flight.