WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The Transportation Security Administration is shooing away from the no-shoes rule at security. The policy has been in place since 2006 after "shoe bomber" Richard Reid's failed ...

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TSA rules are changing, as travelers no longer need to take their shoes off at airport security checkpoints. Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport implemented the change July 7, 2025.

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Of course, TSA's post was also a bit tongue-in-cheek. It all started on X, when the traveler posted a picture of his Waffle House ID card. "TSA might want Real ID, but I have the realest ID ...

Effective immediately, the TSA will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on at TSA checkpoints.