TSA implements changes at U.S. airports. What to know when flying
Federal officials with the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration brought changes to airport security screenings in 2025, starting new rules and ending others.
When you fly domestically, you'll need to show your Real ID or other document to TSA agents, but you can keep your shoes on through the security screening. Be sure to check your portable electronics, any lithium-iron battery items must go in your carry-on bags.
Here's what to know.
The Transportation Security Agency is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for managing national security at U.S. airports and other transportation areas.
Travelers now need a Real ID-compliant driver's license or state ID to fly within the U.S. after a May 7 deadline. If you don't have a Real ID-compliant driver's license or state ID, you can carry other documents, including a U.S. passport or passport card to pass through TSA security checkpoints.
A full list of TSA-acceptable documents is available online.
TSA no longer requires travelers to remove shoes at airport security checkpoints, as of a July 8 news release.
"Thanks to our cutting-edge technological advancements and multi-layered security approach, we are confident we can implement this change while maintaining the highest security standards," said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. "This initiative is just one of many the Trump administration is pursuing to usher in the President's vision for a new Golden Age of American travel."
Lithium-iron batteries are now banned in checked luggage, but are allowed in carry-ons. The batteries can pose a fire hazard, causing overheating and sparks, especially when damaged.
These items contain lithium-iron batteries and are limited to carry-on:
Power banks
Cell phone battery charging cases
Rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries
Cell phone batteries
Laptop batteries
External batteries
Portable rechargers
TSA has an online search option for passengers to check which personal items are allowed on flights.
The Detroit Free Press contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How airport security has changed in 2025
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