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

A deadline is quickly approaching for air travelers to have an updated Real ID. On May 7, anyone looking to board a plane, or even enter certain federal facilities, will need to have IDs that are in ...

Can you fly without REAL ID 2026? TSA may charge you to get through security. Here's what to know before traveling and how ...

The clock is ticking on the Real ID deadline, which is May 7. Travelers planning to fly domestically or access certain federal facilities will need to be Real ID-compliant to fly with their driver ...

is your neighborhood reporter for North Beach, Downtown Corpus Christi and the Bay Area. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The deadline is quickly approaching to get a Real ID if you want to travel domestically ...

In November 2025, TSA revealed it would start requiring non-REAL ID travelers to pay an $18 fee to get through security at the airport. The administration later increased the fee to $45, effective Feb ...

As of Feb. 1, a new TSA policy may require you to pay a fee to get through security if you don't have a REAL ID or passport ...