REAL ID, TSA
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The REAL ID Act took effect last May. Some travelers still aren't complying, and now they have to pay for it.
The Transportation Security Administration rolled out a new identity‑verification option, TSA ConfirmID, on Sunday, allowing travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to continue flying,
Air travelers without a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport will be required to pay a fee to get through airport security. The Transportation Security Administration announced Monday that starting on Feb. 1, 2026, travelers who do not present an ...
Now, travelers might need to pay a fee to get through security. The new TSA policy that started on Feb. 1 requires travelers without a Real ID or a passport to pay a $45 fee to get their identity verified at security checkpoints.