((Hill) – TSA will soon allow travelers to keep their shoes during the examination process, and to drop a base after nearly 20 years of application Ports I mentioned on monday.
US Secretary of Internal Security Christie Sleep Change confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday.
“TSA and DHS are always new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security position,” TSA spokesman said in an email to Hill Sister, NewSnation.
White House press secretary Caroline Levit responded to the CBS news report showing the change writing“Great news from Dhsgov!” On Tuesday morning on the X social media platform, including an expressive symbol.
This step was first I mentioned Friday, through the Access Gate, the newsletter to travel was composed by Caleb Harmon-Marshall.
TSA travelers asked to take off their shoes when passing through the examination since 2006, On “Intelligence indicates a continued threat.”
The policy entered into force after Richard Reed attempted in December 2001, months after the September 11 terrorist attacks, To bomb bombs Hide in his shoes on a US lines trip from Paris to Miami.
He fought to light the valves, with the restrictions of crew and passengers, according to the FBI. The plane was converted to Boston and took the man’s law in reservation.
Red admitted that he was guilty of eight terrorism -related charges in October 2002 and was sentenced to life imprisonment.