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People traveling within the United States will face a new $45 fee on February 1 if they don't have proper identification, such as REAL ID, at airport security checkpoints.

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 commercial aircraft, or face paying a fee for not having the ...

Beginning Feb. 1, airport travelers without a REAL ID or passport are to pay a $45 fee to pass through TSA security.

Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here, some people still have questions. "Secretary of State offices have ...

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. Passengers and crew walk to a Transportation Security ...

A new feature lets you use your iPhone as your Real ID when flying—but there are limitations. Here's what frequent fliers need to know. If you’re a frequent flier, you probably know how useful your phone can be while traveling. It gives you instant ...

Do you have a trip planned? If you don't have a REAL ID yet, you could face fines and a separate screening at the airport as early as next month.