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Passengers departing from some U.S. airports may soon be able to leave their shoes on at security checkpoints — whether they have TSA PreCheck access or not. The Transportation Security Administration is beginning to phase out its long-standing policy that required most travelers to remove their shoes for security screening, multiple outlets reported, citing sources briefed on the matter. The change would reportedly begin at a select number of airports. The TSA has not officially announced the change. Asked by TPG on Monday, a spokesperson did not confirm — or deny — a shift on the agency’s shoes-off policy is in the works, noting that it’s “always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture.” “Any potential updates to our security process will be issued through official channels,” the agency added. Read more: We went through security at airports across the country on Day 1 of Real ID: What you can expect The TSA has required most passengers to remove their shoes for screening since August 2006, as a way to better screen for explosives. Concerns about the security threat of passenger footwear largely date back to a 2001 failed terror plot by

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. IHG One Rewards isn’t as well-loved in the points and miles community as programs like Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt. But IHG hotels and resorts are available in many destinations, and it’s easy to get good value when redeeming IHG points. Earning IHG points is also relatively easy. For example, new [applyLink pid=”6799″ overridetext=”IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card”] (see [termsConditions pid=”6799″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]) applicants can earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening when they apply by July 23. And new applicants for the [applyLink pid=”6153″ overridetext=”IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card”] (see [termsConditions pid=”6153″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]) can earn five free nights (each night valued at up to 60,000 points) after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening when they apply by July 23. Let’s discuss how to maximize IHG One Rewards redemptions. Calculate your IHG redemption rate IHG uses dynamic award pricing. This means the number of points you’ll need to redeem for a stay varies based on your booking date, the property you choose, your stay