Richard Reid

Richard Reid, often known as the "Shoe Bomber," is a British terrorist who attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes on a transatlantic flight from Paris to Miami in December 2001. His plan failed when passengers and crew noticed suspicious behavior and intervened. Reid was arrested, later convicted in the United States, and is serving a life sentence. His failed attack raised global awareness about airline security and led to stricter measures, including mandatory shoe inspections for travelers, significantly impacting air travel security protocols. Reid's actions underscored the ongoing threat of terrorism in the post-9/11 era.