Two decades later:

No more shoes off at US airports

US airports are reportedly phasing out the shoe removal rule at security checkpoints in airports. The rule began after the 2001 "shoe bomber" incident and a 2006 liquid explosives plot.

TSA experts prevent possible mid-air disaster at JFK Airport

TSA agents at JFK pull suspicious item from suitcase, say it could have "resulted in a tragic outcome".

TSA asks foreign airports to tighten screening

Transportation Security Administration asks foreign airports to tighten screening of U.S.-bound passengers’ carry-on electronics.

TSA orders Middle East countries to inspect air cargo

TSA orders airports in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to carefully inspect U.S.-bound air cargo.

TSA honors Agudath Israel for Jewish advice on security

Agudath Israel of America honored as a "community partner" by the Transportation Security Administration.

Rabbi honored for helping TSA understand Jewish travelers' needs

Agudath Israel Rabbi receives thanks from US travel administration for making travel for Jewish passengers smoother and with less hassles.

Security Blunder: US Airports Hired 73 People with Terror Links

Homeland Security report reveals massive TSA slip-up, just after report showing 95% success at smuggling weapons past security.

Israel Advocacy Earns Hours of US Interrogation

Don't tell the brilliant TSA watchmen you are a pro-Israel activist - unless you have a few hours to spend under interrogation!