Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. air travelers who haven't upgraded to a Real ID can still fly without one, but starting Feb. 1 they'll be charged a $45 fee, ...

(NEXSTAR) — In less than a month, those looking to fly domestically in the U.S. will need a new form of identification: a REAL ID. But what if you don’t have a REAL ID by the May 7 deadline? First, ...

People traveling within the United States will face a new $45 fee if they don't have proper identification, such as REAL ID, at airport security checkpoints. Some airports have continued to accept ...

With REAL ID now required to board a commercial flight without paying an additional fee, holiday travel is a bit more complicated this year. REAL ID-compliant IDs are state-issued documents of ...

As of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID or other federally approved identification to board commercial flights. Travelers without a REAL ID can use other accepted forms of ...