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The Hated TSA Shoe Removal Rule Was Finally Phased Out

After nearly 20 years, the TSA is ending its shoes-off policy. Travelers will still need a Real ID, and advanced screening remains in place. Here’s what to expect on your next flight.

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Keep your shoes on: What to know about the TSA rule change at US airports

The TSA required travellers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings for nearly two decades.

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Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Peace Prize

Plus: TSA time wasters, in defense of tourist traps, Trump announces new tariffs, and more...

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US airport security finally removes one unpopular rule

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The Independent UK

9 Things That No Longer Count As Legal ID (But Used To)

The world of identification has changed dramatically as security standards become more stringent. Consequently, forms of ID that were once perfectly acceptable for travel or banking are now obsolete. Relying on an outdated document often leads to frustrating rejections. Therefore, this article covers nine common items that no longer count…

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Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane

For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports

The Independent UK

TSA Policies Become Slightly Less Stupid

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You can finally keep your shoes on at the airport, say TSA after years of frustrating checks

The ‘shoe rule’ came into effect after a terrorist boarded a plane to Miami and attempted to detonate an explosive hidden in his shoes

The Independent UK

What Is The TSA Shoe Rules For? Some US Airports Will No Longer Require This 2006 Security Measure

Some US airports will no longer require passengers to remove shoes at security, ending a rule first introduced in 2006 after the Richard Reid terror attempt.

International Business Times UK

American Airlines Flight Diverted After Bomb Scare: Passenger Misinterprets Seatmate's 'RIP' Text

An American Airlines flight was diverted because of a nosy passenger. The traveller reported a bomb threat after misinterpreting a text message they were snooping on.

International Business Times UK

Eggs-cellent news! Waffle House drops egg surcharges after prices fall

Visitors to the iconic diner chain were hit with a 50-cent per egg charge back in February

The Independent UK

If You Have These Four Letters On Your US Boarding Pass, You May Be Subjected To More TSA Screenings

Always check your boarding pass to see if it has the 'SSSS' remarks — and, of course, make sure you aren't bringing anything illegal into the country.

International Business Times UK

Why Americans are flying more than ever

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The Independent UK

TSA sees historic surge in airline travel with six daily records already reached this year

TSA screened almost 3.1 million passengers on June 22, making it the busiest travel day in the agency’s 24-year history

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Tourist Who Attacked TSA Beagle For Sniffing Food Stash Booted From U.S.

The fracas resulted in TSA officials arresting the man and turning him over to the Department of Homeland Security.

The Independent UK

Not the ‘realest ID’: Waffle House card won’t get you through airport checkpoints, TSA warns X poster

Airport security agency clarified that a Waffle House card is not akin to a government-issued Real ID after a meteorologist’s viral tweet jokingly claimed it was the “realest.”

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‘They don’t have good intentions’: Man reveals the real reason you should never switch seats with someone on a plane

A man realized that people who want to switch seats on an airplane may not always have the best intentions. In a video with 1.7 million views, @thisdudenameddk discussed an awkward encounter on an airplane.

International Business Times UK

Travellers Shocked To Learn This 10-Year-Old Smartphone Is Still Banned From US Flights—Do You Own One?

A recent TikTok clip highlights the decade-old Samsung Galaxy Note 7 ban on US flights due to fire and explosion risks from battery issues.

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TechRadar

The TSA has issued an urgent warning about criminals using fake USB charging ports, free Wi-Fi honeypots to steal your identity ahead of summer holidays

TSA warns travelers of rising threats from fake USB chargers and public Wi-Fi traps used to steal identities, data, and financial information.

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Guy Foolishly Quizzes Flight Attendant On Sensitive Safety Questions, Gets Told To Drop It ASAP

Passenger asks about cockpit access during lav breaks, flight crew responds with tightened security.

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What to Know Before Flying With Your Pet

From documentation and TSA screening to carrier rules and airport relief areas, here’s what to know before taking your pet on a flight.

The Independent UK

Florida TSA worker assaulted 79-year-old Jet Blue passenger, cops say

Florida TSA agent Janiyah Wilson-Robinson, 21, was arrested for allegedly “forcefully pushing” an elderly JetBlue traveler at the Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport.

Fortune

A 35-year-old Florida man booked more than 120 free flights by posing as a flight attendant

Tiron Alexander is set to be sentenced in August.

Kiplinger

Apple Wallet Will Soon Let Users Add US Passports as Digital IDs

With iOS 26, iPhone users nationwide can soon store their passports in their Apple Wallet.

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‘Carrying a bomb through the TSA’: Bomb threat causes delays in airport and manhunt

Missed flight, bomb threat, airport chaos, and a manhunt all in one.

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