Originally Posted by Umi206

There was a new TSA rule posted on a big sign (along with other rules) for everyone to see as they entered the security line. The rule stated that removing shoes is optional. I saw this rule at both Hilo, Hawaii International Airport yesterday morning and at Honolulu International Airport Interisland terminal upon returning yesterday afternoon. The agents were also telling passengers that they could leave their shoes on. Most of us removed them anyway and put them in the bins. The agents removed all shoes from the bins before they entered the Xray machine and put them separately on the belt apart from any other items.