The DHS announced a new policy on Tuesday, July 8th, which will allow passengers at domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security at TSA checkpoints. This new policy is meant to make things more convenient for travelers while also streamlining the security process at TSA checkpoints, leading to lower wait times.

The TSA is now allowing travelers to wear shoes through airport security, ending a rule in place since 2006. Here's what to know in Michigan.

The Department of Homeland Security will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening.

Travelers are no longer required to remove their shoes during TSA security screenings, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday.