DHS won't accept a REAL ID in lieu of a passport

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

As REAL ID deadline nears, here's how travelers can avoid the $45 fee

Traveling without a REAL ID will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced Dec. 1 that 94% of ...

REAL ID won’t replace your passport. Here’s why

Yes, you can use a passport to board a domestic flight instead of a REAL ID. The TSA also lists several other forms of ...

REAL ID versus passport: What travelers really need for flying in 2026

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

Traveling without a REAL ID will cost you a fee in 2026: What to know about the rule

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 ...
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What to know about traveling with REAL ID to avoid a $45 fee

Travelers who don't have the required Real ID will have to pay up to board their flights starting next month. The big picture ...

Flying without a Real ID in 2026 could cost you: Here’s what to know about the new fee

Kicking off Feb. 1, 2026, travelers without a REAL ID license or other forms of accepted identification will be required to pay $45 to pass through airport security for domestic flights. That fee is ...

Software Error Will Force 325,000 Californians to Replace Real IDs

Some state-issued identification cards issued to legal immigrants could be valid longer than the people holding them are ...