Richard Colvin Reid, known as the Shoes Bomber, is a British terrorist convicted after attempting to blow up a transatlantic flight in 2001; imprisoned for life-plus.
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a review of how airport and airline security have evolved shows how past attacks shaped today’s checks. From private screeners to TSA controls, the changes have kept travelers safer while raising questions about privacy and efficiency.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing eligible PreCheck and other trusted-traveler members to apply one to three days in advance to pass through security and enter gate areas at 13 U.S. airports without a flight ticket. The pass is free, valid for one calendar day with re-entry, and the agency plans to expand the program.
A collection of anniversaries and remembrances reflect on the 9/11 attacks and their enduring health, security, and national unity legacies, across major outlets reviewing the events and their aftermath.