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Here's what to know about REAL ID requirements ahead of Wednesday deadline

The deadline to obtain a REAL ID-compliant form of identification is here. Starting Wednesday, May 7, most adults will need a REAL ID to board federally regulated commercial aircraft, access select ...
Condé Nast Traveler

The Real ID Deadline Is Today—Here's What to Do If You Still Don't Have One

The federal Real ID deadline has officially gone into effect at all US airports starting May 7, 2025—arguably the most momentous travel day of the year. Under the new rules, travelers will no longer ...
KOMU

Didn't get a chance to get your Real ID before the deadline? Here's what you can do

COLUMBIA — Travelers across the country have been scrambling to get their REAL ID ahead of the May 7 enforcement deadline. The new identification is required for domestic air travel and for access to ...
Forbes

TSA Proposes Air Passengers Without A REAL ID Can Pay $18 For Biometric Scan Instead

As soon as January, the TSA wants to let air travelers without a REAL ID get through security by purchasing a biometric scan instead. Travelers without a REAL ID-compliant form of identification—such ...
KTVZ

‘We will not be turning people away’: Travelers without a REAL ID can still fly; we pay a visit to Redmond Airport

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The long-postponed REAL ID deadline has officially taken effect. Travelers as of Wednesday are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, a valid passport, ...