Travelers without REAL ID face new $45 TSA fee
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Today is the deadline for millions of Americans to have a Real ID — the new standard identification card that will be required to board domestic flights or access some federal buildings. Alternative forms of ID, like a U.S. passport or tribal ...
There are many acceptable substitutes for a Real ID at the airport — a passport, permanent resident card, enhanced driver's license, etc. A Costco card is not one of them. Last week, the Transportation Security Administration debunked a rumor that ...
With over 45 million travelers screened by the Transportation Security Administration this holiday season, many may have learned firsthand what a REAL ID is and isn't. Passed by Congress in 2005 and not enforced until May 7, 2025, the REAL ID Act required ...