As of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID or other federally approved identification to board commercial flights. Travelers without a REAL ID can use other accepted forms of ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. If you’re expecting to fly this Christmas, the TSA some good news: That new $45 fee for not having a REAL ID will not go into effect ...

Starting in February, U.S. travelers who show up to airport security without a Real ID, passport, or another “acceptable” form of identification will be hit with a new $45 fee. The Transportation ...

You will soon be able to fly without a Real ID or passport. The Transportation Security Administration just announced a temporary identity verification. Starting in February, you can pay $45 for a ...

If you haven’t gotten a Real ID, it may soon cost you even more to fly domestically. The Transportation Security Administration announced Dec. 1 that U.S. air travelers who do not have a Real ID or ...

TSA delays $45 fee until Feb. 1, 2025, for flyers without REAL ID. Passengers who lack acceptable ID will pay $45 for TSA Confirm.ID verification. TSA warns processing may add up to 30 minutes; 94% of ...

If you still don't have Real ID, you'll be able to fly, but you'll have to pay extra before you can board the plane. The Transportation Security Administration will soon charge airport travelers ...