Source: TSA Passengers can now keep their shoes on at TSA security checkpoints Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times. "Ending the 'Shoes-Off' policy is the latest effort DHS is implementing to modernize and enhance traveler experience across our nation's airports," said Secretary Noem. "We expect this change will drastically decrease passenger wait times at our TSA checkpoints, leading to a more pleasant and efficient passenger experience. As always, security remains our top priority. Thanks to our cutting-edge technological advancements and multi-layered security [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Coordinated efforts to ensure regional airports serve as a catalyst for economic growth across the region. The Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) held today the first edition of ACI Airport Day Mexico, an unprecedented event that brought together in the nation’s capital leaders from the airport sector, aviation authorities, regional operators, and international experts. Organized in collaboration with Mexico’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) and Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), the event focused on the transformation and strengthening of Mexico’s regional airports, as well as their impact on connectivity, tourism, and the economic development of communities. During the opening ceremony, Carlos Manuel Merino Campos, Director General of ASA, welcomed attendees and [...]

Source: ALTA Jorge Chávez Airport’s New Terminal Positions Peru as a Strategic Hub in Latin America The city of Lima has been chosen to host two of the most important aviation events in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025: ALTA Aviation Law Americas, to be held from September 17 to 19, and the ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum, from October 19 to 21. Both events – organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) – will bring together senior airline executives, government authorities, manufacturers, airport operators, legal experts, and other key players in the aviation industry. The agenda for ALTA Aviation Law Americas 2025 will address crucial topics shaping the legal and regulatory landscape of [...]

Source: TSA Free for Gold Star families, discounted for military spouses and expedited lanes for service members In recognition of Independence Day and the enduring sacrifice of military families, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce a multi-faceted initiative to enhance the travel experience for members of the U.S. military community. Starting this summer, TSA and its TSA PreCheck® enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, will honor Gold Star family members by waiving the enrollment fee for TSA PreCheck. Gold Star families have lost a loved one in military service to the United States—spouses, parents, children and siblings who carry forward the legacy of their fallen heroes. This gesture represents TSA's profound respect for their sacrifice and aims [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference in Bogotá, supported by host airline Avianca. More than 400 delegates, including key government and aviation stakeholders attended the two-day event (25-26 June) which was held in Colombia for the first time. Under the theme “The Connectivity Frontier: Exploring New Opportunities in the Region,” the conference emphasized the critical importance of collaboration between the aviation industry and governmental bodies to enhance regional connectivity and competitiveness. Air transport is a vital economic driver in Latin America and the Caribbean, supporting 8.3 million jobs and contributing USD240 billion to the region's Gross Domestic Product. Despite this, the average citizen in the region takes only 0.65 [...]