No more taking off shoes at TSA checkpoints
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Now that the much-hated "shoes off" policy has been officially ended, Bruce Schneier sees other parts of the TSA's "security theater" that serve little to no purpose.
Enhanced "Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease" initiative lowers barriers to expedited screening for service members and their loved ones.
Since at least 2011, officials at DHS have promised a shoes-on future, and the department’s own science arm developed and licensed a “high definition–advanced imaging technology shoe scanner.” In January, the DHS announced that the machine would be deployed by 2026, promising, in a demonstration with the TSA, a footwear scan in seconds.
The Transportation Security Administration has a long list of banned items. Some have conditions and some require you check with your airline.
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The TSA has eliminated the 19-year-old policy, effective immediately. Policies on liquids will remain in place.
Looking for a quick getaway to blue waters and plentiful fishing? The Bahamas' Abacos chain of islands has a new airline connection in South Florida. In June, Aztec Airways began offering flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the Abacos.
Changes in TSA policies introduce special initiatives for military service members, including discounted prechecks and preferential lines.