Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem
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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said priority TSA lines for families could be coming soon at Nashville International Airport.
Now that fliers will no longer have to remove their shoes during airport security screenings, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that another big rule could be the next to go.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on Thursday that the TSA will open security lanes dedicated to families and military service members.“Families on the Fly" will create dedicated security lines for families with small children and give families a $15 discount for TSA pre-check enrollment,
The shoe removal process was implemented in 2006 "in response to an attempt by an airline passenger to conceal a bomb in his shoe," per USA TODAY.
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, has said that the next major airport security screening announcement could target limits on liquids. How likely is that?
The Homeland Security secretary has suggested easing rules on passengers taking liquids, aerosols and gels on planes.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that most travelers will no longer have to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints.