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

REAL ID clears TSA for domestic trips, but it is not a passport. Knowing the difference prevents last-minute chaos at gates.

Beginning Feb. 1, domestic air travelers will have to pay $45 to use the TSA ConfirmID tool if they are not compliant with ...

Looking to travel internationally but don't have your passport? You may think you can get by with just a Real ID, but they're ...

Travelers can still fly without a REAL ID from Illinois airports, but a new fee begins soon for those without compliant ...

Starting Feb. 1, passengers without an acceptable form of ID can verify their ID using TSA ConfirmID. It'll cost $45.

Detroit Metro passengers who do not meet federal Real ID requirements will face a $45 compliance check fee and possible ...

Travelers need to have REAL ID at U.S. airports as TSA prepares to implement a new fee, here's the requirements to get one.

Nearly a year after full enforcement, many still misunderstand the REAL ID. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying ...

The Transportation Security Administration has announced a new identity verification program that will take effect on Feb.  1 ...

Federal officials say a Real ID only confirms identity, not legal status, and recommend carrying a passport, lawful permanent ...

In May 2025, the state and the whole U.S. switched to requiring a Real ID for air travel. The new federal ConfirmID will be a ...