The days of taking your shoes off during security screenings at U.S. airports is reportedly coming to a close.

The new policy aims to increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a major shift to airport security protocol, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ended the long-standing requirement for most passengers to remove their shoes at U.S. airport checkpoints. The change, effective immediately, was announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on July 8.