Zoe Saldaña Arrived at the Airport in the Flat-Shoe Trend That Makes Security a Breeze

Zoe Saldana is seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 14, 2024 in New York City wearing a hat, brown coat, black cardigan, jeans, and black Saint Laurent loafers. She is carrying a Saint Laurent shoulder bag.

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Unless you're heading on an international flight, the bulk of your travel time is spent at the airport, not in the air. It's recommended to arrive two hours before your flight's departure time to account for delays—mostly in security—and I don't know about you guys, but those two hours usually feel more like five. It's draining and can easily make traveling feel like more of a hassle than it's worth. But what if you could significantly decrease that time by simply being smart about what you wear to the airport? Would you do it? I know I would.

Zoe Saldaña is on board too. For her recent trip to New York City, the actress crafted a put-together and elevated travel look that was still comfortable, and more importantly, TSA-friendly. Entering the baggage claim area, she was spotted wearing a black cardigan and relaxed denim underneath an almost floor-length, espresso-colored coat. With the ensemble, she added a newsboy cap, sunglasses, and a Saint Laurent Bea bag in a perfect "personal item" size. The winner of her outfit, though? Well, that could only be her soft-leather loafers, also by Saint Laurent, that no doubt made security a breeze. It's no wonder they're quite nearly sold out.

Zoe Saldana is seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 14, 2024 in New York City wearing a hat, brown coat, black cardigan, jeans, and black Saint Laurent loafers. She is carrying a Saint Laurent shoulder bag.

(Image credit: Adrian Edwards/GC Images/Getty Images)

On Zoe Saldaña: Saint Laurent Le Loafer Penny Slippers ($995) and Le 5 à 7 Bea in Grained Leather ($3450)

Zoe Saldana is seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 14, 2024 in New York City wearing a hat, brown coat, black cardigan, jeans, and black Saint Laurent loafers. She is carrying a Saint Laurent shoulder bag.

(Image credit: Adrian Edwards/GC Images/Getty Images)

Unlike some other celebrities who show up to the departures area in stilettos, lace-up boots, or the wildest I've ever seen, pantaleggings (I'm looking at you, Posh), Saldaña understands the major benefits that come with smart and strategic airport dressing. Follow her lead in the comfortable-chic shoe department before your next flight by shopping our favorite pairs below.

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Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.