Starting Feb. 1, 2026, people who don’t have a Real ID will need to pay the fee to board a flight, according to a TSA press ...

REAL ID-compliant IDs are now needed to board federally regulated commercial aircrafts, and if you don't have one, a fee is in your future.

As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at ...

The fees will come into effect next year.

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 ...

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 ...

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