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 ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is ending its grace period for the REAL ID requirement, and beginning in February, travelers without a compliant ID will be charged a $45 fee and ...

TSA Confirm ID, an alternative identity verification program for flyers without Real ID, began Feb. 1. Here's what it will cost travelers to use it.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

The TSA is introducing an optional program called TSA Confirm.ID for travelers without a Real ID. Using TSA Confirm.ID costs $45 and is valid for 10 days. The Real ID Act has been in effect since May ...