The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will end a policy where it required passengers to take off their shoes as part of the screening process at airports, the department announced Tuesday. 

The new policy is expected to "increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint" process, according to the announcement. 

That could come as a relief to the millions of travelers who go through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport each year. Sky Harbor is among the top dozen busiest airports in the U.S.

“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 Kristi Noem in a statement. “We expect this change will drastically decrease passenger wait times at our TSA checkpoints, leading to a more pleasant and efficient passenger experience. "

Homeland Security officials didn't set an exact date for when the new policy takes effect. 

In May, TSA began implementation of REAL ID at airport checkpoints with "a 94% compliance" rate, according to Tuesday's announcement. 

Other screenings — such as passengers presenting clear identity verification — will remain the same.