Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.

For most—if not all—a trip to the DMV isn’t high on the list of fun things to do. In fact, it feels like a chore, which is why I’ve put off upgrading my current form of identification to a Real ID. If ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a policy change that will affect millions of air travelers who do ...

Travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee starting February 1.

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, TSA will launch a new $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID.

On top of the extra costs, travelers without a Real ID could also face delays getting through security, the agency said.

With the holiday travel season underway, here's what to know about new REAL ID requirements and when the fee kicks in.

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The Transportation Security Administration announced Monday that starting in February, U.S. air travelers who don’t have a ...

Travelers who show up at the airport without a Real ID will soon face a higher penalty. TSA originally planned to charge an ...