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.
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 agents at JFK pull suspicious item from suitcase, say it could have "resulted in a tragic outcome".
Transportation Security Administration asks foreign airports to tighten screening of U.S.-bound passengers’ carry-on electronics.
TSA orders airports in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to carefully inspect U.S.-bound air cargo.
Agudath Israel of America honored as a "community partner" by the Transportation Security Administration.
Agudath Israel Rabbi receives thanks from US travel administration for making travel for Jewish passengers smoother and with less hassles.
Homeland Security report reveals massive TSA slip-up, just after report showing 95% success at smuggling weapons past security.
Don't tell the brilliant TSA watchmen you are a pro-Israel activist - unless you have a few hours to spend under interrogation!