For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...

The REAL ID Act was established to enhance security measures for state-issued identification cards. Initially set for implementation in 2008, the act has faced numerous delays. By February 2026, ...

Travelers without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee by the TSA for domestic flights starting February 1. REAL ID is a federally mandated standard for state-issued identification, such as a driver's ...

A deadline has come and gone for travelers who have been flying domestically without Real ID-compliant identification cards. That deadline finally arrived on Sunday, as travelers who don’t have the ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new program called the Modernized Alternative Identity Verification. This is an operational adaptation which builds upon current ...

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 ...

If you plan to fly without a REAL ID-compliant identification card, you'll need another $45 to get through security in 2026. Airline travelers who don't have REAL ID will have to pay the extra fee ...

Can you use a passport instead of a REAL ID? Yes. Can you use a REAL ID instead of a passport? No. Starting Feb. 1, airline passengers without an acceptable form of ID can verify their ID using TSA ...

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with new details from TSA. (NEXSTAR) — If you have plans to fly in 2026 but don’t have a REAL ID, be prepared: you may have to fork over $45 before you can pass ...

Travelers who show up at the airport for a domestic flight without Real ID‑compliant identification will need to budget extra time and cash starting Feb. 15. That’s when the Transportation Security ...