South Florida travelers could be among first to skip TSA shoe rule

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The TSA is ditching its shoe requirement. Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is among the select U.S. airports where passengers will no longer be required to remove their shoes during preflight security checks, according to CBS News.

Why it matters: The shoes-off rule, imposed in 2006 after a Miami-bound passenger snuck explosives in his shoe on a flight from Paris, is an infamous source of stress for travelers.

Driving the news: The Transportation Security Administration will be phasing out the shoe requirement, multiple outlets reported.

FLL is among the first airports where the rule will expire, CBS News reported.

Yes, but: The TSA has not officially confirmed the reporting and spokespeople for FLL and Miami International Airport directed questions to the federal agency.

“TSA and DHS are always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture,” a TSA spokesperson said in a statement to Axios. “Any potential updates to our security process will be issued through official channels.”

Frequent flyers who pay for TSA PreCheck and undergo a screening process could already keep their shoes on.