The REAL ID Act took effect last May. Some travelers still aren't complying, and now they have to pay for it.

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, air travelers without a REAL ID or acceptable identification can pay a $45 fee to verify their ...

Travelers who don't present an acceptable form of ID to TSA agents will now be able to pay ahead of time or at the airport — ...

Early results from the rollout of its new alternative identity verification system show a sharp increase in compliance with ...

TSA has introduced a paid backup identity check for travelers who arrive without acceptable identification. Expect extra ...

U.S. travelers can create a digital ID in their Google Wallet using their passport info on Android phones.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) successfully implemented its new modernized alternative identity ...

TSA Confirm ID, an alternative identity verification program for flyers without Real ID, began Feb. 1. Here's what it will cost travelers to use it.

Here's what you should do to avoid being turned away at the gate.

Beginning February 1, 2026, TSA will allow travelers without a REAL ID to fly using a new $45 identity verification option.