Effective Sunday, Feb. 1, travelers lacking REAL ID-compliant identification must pay a new $45 fee to have their identity verified through the Transportation Security Administration's new ConfirmID ...

The TSA has introduced a new $45 fee for those traveling without a REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026. The REAL ID compliance was implemented in May after years of delay. A REAL ID-compliant driver’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego explains the upcoming deadline to get a Real ID during a news conference at Phoenix Sky Harbor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you were among the 45 million travelers flying for the recent holidays, chances are you are now very familiar with what REAL ID ...

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, ...

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.

As passengers plan their travels for the new year and ensure they have the right identification for their flights, it can get confusing to understand what types of IDs work for what types of travel.

Passengers without a REAL ID or passport could be charged an $18 fee to get through TSA. The new program will use a biometric kiosk to identify passengers faster, though it still doesn’t guarantee ...