Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

Traveling without a REAL ID -compliant document will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced ...

With less than four weeks remaining before a significant policy change takes effect at airport security checkpoints nationwide, travelers without proper identification face an urgent decision.

New year, new rules. If you plan on booking flights in 2026 you may want to double check you have what you need to clear TSA ...

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the ...

The federal REAL ID requirement, first passed in 2005, officially took effect in May 2025 after years of delays. That means state-issued driver's licenses and IDs that aren't REAL ID–compliant are no ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The REAL ID is required for entry into federal buildings and to fly commercially within the U.S. as of May 7, 2025. QUESTION TO VERIFY: I won't be flying, but if I had to go into a ...