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Yahoo
15 hours ago
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Travelers can keep shoes on at airports: Here's what can't come through
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will permit travelers to keep their shoes on while going through screening at airports, rolling back a rule put in place almost 20 years ago. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes the TSA, is set to hold a press conference to formally announce the change on Tuesday at 5 p.m. EDT, saying the new policy will make screening 'easier for passengers, improve traveler satisfaction and reduce wait times.' The press conference will take place at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and will be hosted by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The White House seemingly confirmed the change, with the press secretary Karoline Leavitt responding to a CBS News report on the shift in policy by saying 'Big news from @DHSgov!' on Tuesday morning. She included an emoji of a plane and a shoe. Travelers have been required by TSA to take off their shoes to screen for explosives since 2006 due to 'intelligence pointing to a continuing threat.' The rule was put in place years after Richard Reid, in December 2001, tried but failed to detonate bombs tucked in his shoes on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami. Passengers will still be required to pull out or take off other items to pass through TSA checkpoints. And there's a long list of items that can't come through at all. Here's what to know: Send it through the scanners Passengers going through TSA scanning have to remove electronics bigger than their phones, such as tablets and laptops, from their bags. They also have to remove their belts, particularly if they feature metal buckles, and take off their 'light' outerwear or bulky clothing, according to TSA. Light garment includes clothing that has a full front zipper or buttons, such as blazers, vests, sports coats and light jackets. Button shirts are excluded. Bulky clothing is considered that be loose or does not conform to the traveler's contour, including large sweaters, cardigans, ponchos and oversized pullover hoodies, per TSA. Passengers are asked to empty their pockets, placing their cell phones, keys, coins and other items in the bin to be screened. Travelers who are enrolled in TSA PreCheck can keep their shoes, light jackets and belts on, and keep their laptops in their bags. Limit liquids to 3.4 ounces Travelers can bring aerosols, creams, gels and pastes in their carry-on bag, but they cannot exceed 3.4 ounces for each item. No more than 3.4 ounces of bottled water, coffee and juices are allowed in carry-on bags. Solid food items can be placed in carry-on or checked bags. But liquid foods such as honey and gravy are subject to the 3.4-ounce limit, which also applies to salsa, sauces, creamy cheese and yogurt. Leave it at home Opened alcohol Alcoholic drinks with more than 24 percent, but not over 70 percent alcohol, are permitted in checked bags up to 1.3 gallons. They must be in unopened retail packaging. Weapons Weapons such as guns and ammunition, including cap and BB guns, are prohibited in carry-on bags. Stun guns and tasers are also prohibited, along with most types of knives, unless they have rounded blades, such as plastic cutlery and butter knives. Axes and pickaxes are also not allowed. Pepper spray and other types of defense sprays, along with tear gas, are not permitted on carry-on items. Baseball bats and fireworks are not permitted. Flammables Dynamite, firecrackers, hand grenades and fireworks are not allowed. One book of safety matches is allowed on carry-on bags, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage, according to TSA. Most types of lighters are allowed on carry-on bags, but passengers have to take steps to prevent unintentional activation. This could include removing the battery from the lighter and putting it into a protective case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Families of passengers killed in January midair collision say Army isn't taking responsibility, according to new letter
Airplane crashesFacebookTweetLink Follow The families of the victims of American Airlines Flight 5342 say they are 'deeply dismayed' at the Army's recent actions regarding the ongoing investigation into the midair collision in January that killed 67 people near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. A new letter to the Secretary of the Army, signed by family members of the passengers who died when the regional jet and Black Hawk helicopter collided, called out the Army's refusal to engage with families, despite other parties involved in the accident being willing to cooperate. 'The Army's approach contrasts sharply with the more collaborative stance taken by other organizations involved in this incident and raises serious questions about its commitment to transparency and accountability,' the letter read. 'Our concerns were compounded when the Army withheld its unclassified ADS-B policy memo from Congress, only releasing it under threat of subpoena.' ADS-B is equipment installed in aircraft to detect and avoid potential collisions; however, in the January accident, the NTSB found it was not transmitting in the Army helicopter. The Army has been criticized by lawmakers following the incident, including both Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell. In April, Cruz said, 'If another Black Hawk helicopter strikes another passenger jet and murders 67 people because the Army refused to change its policy of turning off ADS-B Out and rather than act proactively to protect people's lives - the Army chose to protect its bureaucratic a** - those deaths will be on the Army's hands.' The Army Inspector General later declined to open an independent audit into the crash, despite bipartisan support, as noted in the letter. 'Given that this is the deadliest incident involving U.S. civilian casualties caused by the military in modern history, the Army has a heightened responsibility to ensure full public transparency and urgent implementation of meaningful safety reforms,' the letter said. 'The scale of this tragedy demands complete cooperation and accountability from all parties involved—including the U.S. Army.' The families are requesting the Army appoint a family liaison, schedule a meeting with them and support the audits requested by Congress. CNN has reached out to the Pentagon for comment.
CNN
10-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Families of passengers killed in January midair collision say Army isn't taking responsibility, according to new letter
Airplane crashesFacebookTweetLink Follow The families of the victims of American Airlines Flight 5342 say they are 'deeply dismayed' at the Army's recent actions regarding the ongoing investigation into the midair collision in January that killed 67 people near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. A new letter to the Secretary of the Army, signed by family members of the passengers who died when the regional jet and Black Hawk helicopter collided, called out the Army's refusal to engage with families, despite other parties involved in the accident being willing to cooperate. 'The Army's approach contrasts sharply with the more collaborative stance taken by other organizations involved in this incident and raises serious questions about its commitment to transparency and accountability,' the letter read. 'Our concerns were compounded when the Army withheld its unclassified ADS-B policy memo from Congress, only releasing it under threat of subpoena.' ADS-B is equipment installed in aircraft to detect and avoid potential collisions; however, in the January accident, the NTSB found it was not transmitting in the Army helicopter. The Army has been criticized by lawmakers following the incident, including both Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell. In April, Cruz said, 'If another Black Hawk helicopter strikes another passenger jet and murders 67 people because the Army refused to change its policy of turning off ADS-B Out and rather than act proactively to protect people's lives - the Army chose to protect its bureaucratic a** - those deaths will be on the Army's hands.' The Army Inspector General later declined to open an independent audit into the crash, despite bipartisan support, as noted in the letter. 'Given that this is the deadliest incident involving U.S. civilian casualties caused by the military in modern history, the Army has a heightened responsibility to ensure full public transparency and urgent implementation of meaningful safety reforms,' the letter said. 'The scale of this tragedy demands complete cooperation and accountability from all parties involved—including the U.S. Army.' The families are requesting the Army appoint a family liaison, schedule a meeting with them and support the audits requested by Congress. CNN has reached out to the Pentagon for comment.
CNN
10-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Families of passengers killed in January midair collision say Army isn't taking responsibility, according to new letter
The families of the victims of American Airlines Flight 5342 say they are 'deeply dismayed' at the Army's recent actions regarding the ongoing investigation into the midair collision in January that killed 67 people near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. A new letter to the Secretary of the Army, signed by family members of the passengers who died when the regional jet and Black Hawk helicopter collided, called out the Army's refusal to engage with families, despite other parties involved in the accident being willing to cooperate. 'The Army's approach contrasts sharply with the more collaborative stance taken by other organizations involved in this incident and raises serious questions about its commitment to transparency and accountability,' the letter read. 'Our concerns were compounded when the Army withheld its unclassified ADS-B policy memo from Congress, only releasing it under threat of subpoena.' ADS-B is equipment installed in aircraft to detect and avoid potential collisions; however, in the January accident, the NTSB found it was not transmitting in the Army helicopter. The Army has been criticized by lawmakers following the incident, including both Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell. In April, Cruz said, 'If another Black Hawk helicopter strikes another passenger jet and murders 67 people because the Army refused to change its policy of turning off ADS-B Out and rather than act proactively to protect people's lives - the Army chose to protect its bureaucratic a** - those deaths will be on the Army's hands.' The Army Inspector General later declined to open an independent audit into the crash, despite bipartisan support, as noted in the letter. 'Given that this is the deadliest incident involving U.S. civilian casualties caused by the military in modern history, the Army has a heightened responsibility to ensure full public transparency and urgent implementation of meaningful safety reforms,' the letter said. 'The scale of this tragedy demands complete cooperation and accountability from all parties involved—including the U.S. Army.' The families are requesting the Army appoint a family liaison, schedule a meeting with them and support the audits requested by Congress. CNN has reached out to the Pentagon for comment.
SBS Australia
09-07-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
US scraps shoe removal requirement at airport screenings, 20 years on
Passengers at United States airports will no longer have to remove their shoes to pass through security, 20 years after the requirement was introduced. Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem announced the change to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules at a news conference at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport. Passengers at US airports have been required to take off shoes during screenings since 2006, five years after the arrest of "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid, who had explosives hidden in his footwear onboard. Reid, a member of Al-Qaeda, was overpowered by other passengers as he tried to light a fuse on his shoes on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami in December 2001. Reid pleaded guilty to terrorism and other charges and is serving a life sentence at a maximum security prison in Colorado. 'Security technology has changed dramatically' "In those 20 years since that policy was put in place, our security technology has changed dramatically. It's evolved. TSA has changed. We have a multi-layered, whole-of-government approach now to security," Noem said. "We are very confident that we can continue to provide hospitality to folks and for American travellers and for those visiting our country, while maintaining the same standard of security for passengers and for our homeland," she added. Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem said security technology had "evolved" over the past two decades. Source: AAP / AP / Mark Schiefelbein The TSA said in a statement on the shoe policy change that other security measures will remain in place. "Other aspects of TSA's layered security approach will still apply during the TSA checkpoint process. For example, passengers subject must still clear identity verification, Secure Flight vetting, and other processes," it said. Past attacks — both successful and thwarted — have led to a raft of new airport security measures in recent decades, especially following the September 11 attacks in 2011, in which hijackers flew passenger jets into the Twin Towers in New York as well as the Pentagon. In 2006, British authorities announced they had foiled a terror plot that aimed to blow up several planes in mid-air simultaneously with liquid explosives. Since then, tough restrictions have applied to liquids and gels, such as toothpaste. And electronics have also come in for additional screening in a bid to head off attacks, with passengers required to remove laptops from bags, for instance.
