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 ...

In California, the Real ID will become a necessity for those wishing to board domestic flights or enter federal buildings starting May 7, 2025. While the standard fee for obtaining this identification ...

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.

Are you an American looking to board a domestic flight but still don’t have a Real ID-compliant form of identification? Pretty soon, it’s going to cost you. The Transportation and Security ...

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 ...

APOLOGIZED AND SAID IT PLANS TO GIVE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT CREDITS IN 12 ON YOUR MONEY NEXT TIME YOU FLY. COULD COST IF YOU DON’T HAVE A REAL ID. JOSHUA DAVIS SPOKE WITH A TSA OFFICIAL AT PTI AIRPORT ...