Of the top 10 busiest travel days since 2001 — when the TSA was established — seven of those spots were reported in 2025, the TSA told MassLive. And as the summer trips continue, there’s no signs that travel numbers will go down.

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.

As of July 8 you will no longer have to take your shoes off at RSW or any U.S. airport security checkpoints. “TSA will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes when they go through our security checkpoint," said Kristi Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. travelers can now keep their shoes on at airport security, thanks to a new policy announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Agents screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, marking the busiest day nationwide in TSA’s history, the agency said. It's anticipating some 18.5 million travelers over July 4 weekend.