WASHINGTON, United States — In a pivot away from strict post 9/11 rules, the United States (US) will no longer require travellers to remove their shoes during flight screening, according to media reports.

A report from the BBC indicated that on Monday some airports had already implemented the change during Transportation Security Administration (TSA) run screenings including Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale and Portland.

The TSA has not yet made the official announcement, which is expected Tuesday.

Other reports indicate the change was weighed against technological advancements and a comprehensive reassessment of threat-level risks, according to an internal memo.

The memo indicated modern scanning equipment is now capable of detecting potential hazards without requiring passengers to remove their shoes.

Previously, individuals with TSA pre check were allowed to keep their shoes on after completing an application process which included submitting their fingerprints.

The rule had been put in effect in 2006 after a British man tried to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes in 2001, just months after 9/11.

The BBC also cited several other airports who on Tuesday had seemingly stopped requiring the shoe rule including Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Piedmont Triad International Airport in North Carolina.