For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy stating the Transportation Security Administration will be eliminating the shoe removal security requirement “effective immediately.”

For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers will no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.