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CNBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
A program that saves time in U.S. airport security lines opens to some international travelers
A program that lets Americans save time in airport security lines is opening to foreign travelers from four countries. Clear, a NYSE-listed identity company, announced Friday that travelers from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand can apply for Clear+ memberships. More countries will likely be announced later this year, the company said. Clear+ members have their identities verified in via separate lanes at 59 U.S. airports. Verifications are performed using eye, finger or facial biometrics, rather than manual analysis. Candy Buchanan, a Clear+ member based in California, said the lanes are shorter and her identity is verified "within seconds." Travelers can enroll themselves online, or in person at an airport that uses the program, the company said. Individual memberships are $209 per year. Family members under 18 years old can accompany adult members in Clear+ lanes. Buchanan uses her membership with another U.S. program, TSA PreCheck, which collectively allow her to clear airport security within minutes, she said. TSA PreCheck cuts security line times by letting passengers wear their shoes, belts and jackets, and keep liquids and electronics in their carry-on luggage during the security check process. However, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced in July it was ending a roughly 20-year old policy requiring travelers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings. The TSA Precheck program is only open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. Global Entry allows expedited entry through U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities. It is available to U.S. citizens, Mexican nationals and citizens of 19 countries and territories, including Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom. Other "trusted traveler programs" include Nexus — which is open to American, Canadian citizens and Mexican nationals — and Sentri, which expedites entry at U.S. airports and land borders.
Hamilton Spectator
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada to ‘align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy
OTTAWA - Ottawa says it will work to align its flight security regulations with those in the U.S. after Washington dropped a rule that required passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that passengers at American airports no longer need to remove their shoes because officials have found other ways to keep travellers safe. Canada does not require passengers flying domestically or to non-U.S. destinations to take off their shoes for screening, unless a security officer decides it's necessary. But those flying to the U.S. through the pre-clearance sections of Canadian airports have been required to remove their shoes. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration introduced the no-shoes rule roughly five years after Richard Reid, who became infamous as the 'shoe bomber,' tried to trigger explosives hidden in his shoes on a Paris to Miami flight in 2001. Transport Canada says in a statement it 'will work with the Transportation Security Administration to ensure requirements are aligned.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada to ‘align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy
OTTAWA – Ottawa says it will work to align its flight security regulations with those in the U.S. after Washington dropped a rule that required passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that passengers at American airports no longer need to remove their shoes because officials have found other ways to keep travellers safe. Canada does not require passengers flying domestically or to non-U.S. destinations to take off their shoes for screening, unless a security officer decides it's necessary. But those flying to the U.S. through the pre-clearance sections of Canadian airports have been required to remove their shoes. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration introduced the no-shoes rule roughly five years after Richard Reid, who became infamous as the 'shoe bomber,' tried to trigger explosives hidden in his shoes on a Paris to Miami flight in 2001. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Transport Canada says in a statement it 'will work with the Transportation Security Administration to ensure requirements are aligned.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025.
Ottawa Citizen
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
'Keep your shoes on': U.S. airport security ends unpopular security measure
Article content The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is easing off the policy requiring travellers to take their shoes off for separate scanning while going through the airport security. Article content Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (which oversees the TSA) made a formal announcement about the move during a press conference at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington on Tuesday evening. Article content Article content Article content She said that as of today, the TSA will 'no longer require…every single person' to remove their shoes when going through security checkpoints. She said this is an 'immediate nationwide rollout' of passengers being able to keep their shoes on. Article content Article content The aim of this policy shift, said Noem, is 'to improve the travel experience' while continuing to 'keep travellers safe.' She referred to several comments the administration has received expressing displeasure over the 'no-shoes' policy. And listed several marquee events that the U.S. will soon be hosting, as reasons for doing so, including the Olympics in Los Angeles, World Cup soccer matches, and events geared toward celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's independence. Article content Noem says security technology has evolved significantly since the shoes-off policy was implemented almost 20 years ago. She said the TSA has 'evaluated the technology at every airport … It's been honed and it's been hardened.' Article content Article content She expressed confidence in the multi-layer security now in place, which involves different types of screening individuals, including the relatively new 'Real ID,' which encompasses any type of federally recognized identification. Meanwhile, she says the department is looking at even more advanced technology, for example, machines that would result in not having to interact with airport security officers. Article content Article content Meanwhile, it should be noted that any passenger who triggers the alarm in the scanner or magnetometer, will still be required by the TSA to take their shoes off for additional screening. Article content So far, reports the changes have been noticed in Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), Portland (PDX), Philadelphia (PHL), and Piedmont Triad (GSO) in North Carolina. It says passengers at Los Angeles (LAX) and New York's LaGuardia (LGA) have also shared stories about being waved through while keeping their shoes on.
Calgary Herald
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
'Keep your shoes on': U.S. airport security ends unpopular security measure
Article content The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is easing off the policy requiring travellers to take their shoes off for separate scanning while going through the airport security. Article content Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (which oversees the TSA) made a formal announcement about the move during a press conference at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington on Tuesday evening. Article content Article content Article content She said that as of today, the TSA will 'no longer require…every single person' to remove their shoes when going through security checkpoints. She said this is an 'immediate nationwide rollout' of passengers being able to keep their shoes on. Article content Article content The aim of this policy shift, said Noem, is 'to improve the travel experience' while continuing to 'keep travellers safe.' She referred to several comments the administration has received expressing displeasure over the 'no-shoes' policy. And listed several marquee events that the U.S. will soon be hosting, as reasons for doing so, including the Olympics in Los Angeles, World Cup soccer matches, and events geared toward celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's independence. Article content Noem says security technology has evolved significantly since the shoes-off policy was implemented almost 20 years ago. She said the TSA has 'evaluated the technology at every airport … It's been honed and it's been hardened.' Article content Article content She expressed confidence in the multi-layer security now in place, which involves different types of screening individuals, including the relatively new 'Real ID,' which encompasses any type of federally recognized identification. Meanwhile, she says the department is looking at even more advanced technology, for example, machines that would result in not having to interact with airport security officers. Article content Article content Meanwhile, it should be noted that any passenger who triggers the alarm in the scanner or magnetometer, will still be required by the TSA to take their shoes off for additional screening. Article content So far, reports the changes have been noticed in Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), Portland (PDX), Philadelphia (PHL), and Piedmont Triad (GSO) in North Carolina. It says passengers at Los Angeles (LAX) and New York's LaGuardia (LGA) have also shared stories about being waved through while keeping their shoes on.
