US airport security finally removes one unpopular rule
This policy change officially comes into effect on 13 July, though some US airports have already begun implementing it.
The highly unpopular 'shoe rule' was originally introduced following British man Richard Reid's attempt to detonate a homemade bomb hidden in his shoes on a flight in December 2001.
Previously, only passengers who paid for TSA PreCheck benefits were exempt from removing their footwear.
While the aim is to roll out the change across all US airports, passengers who trigger security scanners will still need to remove their shoes for further screening.
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