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MarnieWDC Dec 28th, 2012 06:35 AM

Shoe removal after age 65 ?
 
My DH thinks he read that one does NOT have to remove shoes when going through Airport Security if one is older than 65. He thinks it is a new ruling. Does anyone know if this is accurate for International Flights ?

Avalon2 Dec 28th, 2012 06:53 AM

It's 75 and it is not in effect yet

DonTopaz Dec 28th, 2012 06:55 AM

75, not 65. Also no shoe removal if you're approved for PreCheck and you're flying on a participating airline & airport.

MarthaT Dec 28th, 2012 06:59 AM

Avalon, it is in effect as of now. I flew on the 23rd and the guy at security was calling out -if you are over 75 you can leave your shoes on.
This was at IAD in DC.

MarnieWDC Dec 28th, 2012 07:00 AM

Thank you both. WHEN will it go into effect - if you know ?

MarnieWDC Dec 28th, 2012 07:00 AM

Thank you, Martha. Our posts crossed.

travelgourmet Dec 28th, 2012 09:33 AM

I heard the over 75 exclusion last week, so I assume it is in effect. Not sure I approve of the exclusion, but it looks to be in effect.

ms_go Dec 28th, 2012 09:54 AM

It was in effect at least back in July, when I flew PHX-ORD-PHX with my mother. There were signs about it in the security checkpoint areas and she was able to go through without removing her shoes.

abram Dec 28th, 2012 11:59 AM

It was in effect when we flew on Dec 23.

NoFlyZone Dec 28th, 2012 12:13 PM

This procedure started initial testing in August, 2011 as per TSA.gov

JaneB Dec 29th, 2012 02:46 AM

It was in effect in September when I flew to London and back from Paris.


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