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 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 ...

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.

Can I use my passport instead of Real ID? What to know when flying

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the ...
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Real ID and International Travel: What’s the Real Deal?

If you’ve been hearing more about Real ID lately, you’re not alone. This updated identification requirement, set to be enforced starting May 2025, has caused some confusion, especially around what it ...
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REAL ID enforcement begins: What travelers need to know

The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must use a state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” compliant to travel within the U.S.Aside from being used to board domestic flights, ...
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FAA flight reductions could impact Idaho travelers

BOISE, Idaho — The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing the number of flights in some of the nation’s busiest airspaces as the government shutdown continues and airports struggle with staffing ...