For the first time in almost 20 years, passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes at airport security screening, as the Department of Homeland Security says new technology has made the step redundant.
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- Passengers will no longer need to remove shoes at U.S. airport security screening.
- The shoe removal policy was introduced after the 9-11 attacks and implemented in 2006. 9s
- Advancements in security technology have made the step redundant. 28s
- The change will take effect at all U.S. airports soon. 1m 3s
- Other security measures, such as removing coats and belts and liquid restrictions, remain in place. 1m 8s