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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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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 ?
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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It's 75 and it is not in effect yet
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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75, not 65. Also no shoe removal if you're approved for PreCheck and you're flying on a participating airline & airport.
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Thank you both. WHEN will it go into effect - if you know ?
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Thank you, Martha. Our posts crossed.
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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It was in effect when we flew on Dec 23.
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Old Dec 28th, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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This procedure started initial testing in August, 2011 as per TSA.gov
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Old Dec 29th, 2012 | 02:46 AM
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It was in effect in September when I flew to London and back from Paris.
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