The majority of travelers are already in compliance, but for those that aren't, flying may be costly.
COLUMBIA — Travelers across the country have been scrambling to get their REAL ID ahead of the May 7 enforcement deadline. The new identification is required for domestic air travel and for access to ...
Air travelers 18 years of age and older who do not have a REAL ID will soon face an added fee at airports, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Air travelers without a REAL ID will ...
Passengers and crew walk to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, on November 26, 2025.
Starting February 1, travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification will incur a $45 fee at airport security checkpoints. Starting February 1, travelers without a REAL ID or ...