No one wants to get turned away at the airport because of an ID issue. But that’s exactly what could happen if you don’t have a Real ID when the new federal requirement takes full effect. The Real ID ...

As of today, REAL ID is fully in effect for federal purposes, the May 7, 2025 deadline has passed, and the stakes around having your core identity documents in order are even higher-including for ...

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 ...

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.

People traveling within the United States will face a new $45 fee if they don't have proper identification, such as REAL ID, at airport security checkpoints. Some airports have continued to accept ...

Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here, some people ...

Starting in February 2026, the TSA will charge a $45 fee for travelers without a REAL ID or other accepted identification. The fee covers the cost of additional identity verification required for ...

A new feature lets you use your iPhone as your Real ID when flying—but there are limitations. Here's what frequent fliers need to know. If you’re a frequent flier, you probably know how useful your ...

ON STANDBY DURING THE BITTER COLD CONDITIONS. IF YOU’RE PLANNING ON FLYING NEXT MONTH, NEW RULES RELATED TO A REAL ID ARE SET TO GO INTO EFFECT AT THE START OF NEXT MONTH. NATE STANLEY JOINS US LIVE ...

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 ...