DAYS after the shoes-off rule was scrapped across the nation, officials are now touting its new motto for airport security in the United States.
“Welcome to the Golden Age of Travel,” the Department of Homeland Security wrote on X, with a promotional video for the simpler security process.
TSA announced the rule change earlier this month[/caption]
The agency has touted the change as a major upgrade to passenger experience[/caption]
The shoes-off rule was dreaded amongst most US travelers[/caption]
The video, mocked up as a movie trailer, showed a traveler in heels walking through a metal detector as the Bee Gee’s “Stayin Alive” song played in the background.
“Leave them on,” text on the screen read in red cursive font.
“Starring American Travelers[,] DHS & [Transportation Security Administration].”
It then shows a pair of pink cowboy boots in a grey bin going through the a security scanner, topped with a trucker hat that read: “It’s cool to love America.”
X users had mixed reactions in the comment section.
“Not only is this much easier,” wrote one user.
“[I]t was so gross to stand in the same place as 1,000 different socks.”
“The golden age was before the creation of TSA,” commented another.
Overall, the reception of the rule’s abandonment was met with an astounding amount of positivity earlier this month, as taking shoes off has become one of traveler’s most dreaded tasks when going through security.
Since 2006, passengers have been removing their shoes.
The liquids rule came along that same year after a liquid explosive plot was foiled by police, according to TSA.
After the announcement, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that it will hopefully cut wait times, a common complaint amongst travelers.
“Thanks to our cutting-edge technological advancements and multi-layered security approach, we are confident we can implement this change while maintaining the highest security standards,” she said.
“This initiative is just one of many the Trump administration is pursuing to usher in the President’s vision for a new Golden Age of American travel,” echoing the recent video’s sentiment.
TSA’s 3-1-1 rule
The Transportation Security Administration regulates the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that flyers can bring through airport security with the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
The 3-1-1 rule consists of the following:
Each container of liquid has to be 3.4 ounces or less.
All liquids have to fit in one clear, quart-sized, resealable bag.
Finally, passengers can only bring one bag of liquids each.
Last week, Noem hinted that the agency was also looking into overturning the 3-1-1 rule, which puts strict restrictions on toiletries whilst traveling with a carry-on.
The guidelines say that liquids, pastes, aerosols, creams, and pastes have to be 3.4 ounces in a carry-on.
At the Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday, she said that TSA was looking at their scanners.
“hopefully the future of an airport, where I’m looking to go, is that you walk in the door with your carry-on suitcase, you walk through a scanner, and go right to your flight.”
“We’re working to see what we can do to make the traveling experience much better and more hospitable for individuals, but also still keep safety standards.”
TSA is looking to abolish more rules to simplify traveling[/caption]
Kristi Noem expects the no-shoes off overturning to lessen wait lines.[/caption]
