Transformations in airport security expected as TSA reevaluates checkpoint procedures. New technology could eliminate the need for shoe removal and reduce restrictions on liquid carry-on.

So-called "honor lanes" are expanding, and are now in place at 11 U.S. airports, giving priority to members of the military, including those traveling with children.

In a story published July 17, 2025, about new airport security rules, The Associated Press misspelled the name of an airline industry analyst with Atmosphere Research

As of Tuesday, passengers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes during the TSA screening process.

The TSA honors military families with free PreCheck enrollment while streamlining security for all travelers. These changes represent the biggest airport security updates in years.

Currently, liquids are limited to 3.4 ounces per container with exceptions for essential items. Days after announcing that travelers would no longer need to take their shoes off for TSA screening before flights, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hinted at another possible change.

Los Angeles International Airport in California has the third-longest TSA security line of any large airport hub in America, a new study has revealed. CSDB.gg, a gaming marketplace, analyzed data from Qsensor on security wait times at America’s 31 largest airport hubs,

Travelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how much liquid they can carry.