Overview

• An internal TSA memo sets July 7, 2025, as the effective date for allowing travelers to keep their shoes on during standard security checks at select U.S. airports
• The measure extends exemptions beyond TSA PreCheck members, seniors and children to include the general flying public
• Nationwide implementation is planned following the initial deployment at key hubs, according to travel bulletin Gate Access and ABC News reports
• A formal announcement is expected at a press conference Tuesday evening at Ronald Reagan National Airport led by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
• The change responds to persistent passenger feedback and aligns with broader TSA modernization efforts such as Real ID enforcement and facial recognition trials to improve efficiency