TSA Enforces New Fees and Rules for Real ID Holders and Non-Compliance
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Starting February 1, 2026, travelers without a REAL ID or approved ID at U.S. airports will face a $45 fee and must verify their identity online before passing through TSA security, with the process taking up to 30 minutes. The REAL ID, which looks similar to a standard driver's license but includes a star, is required for domestic flights and federal access, but not for international travel, where a passport remains necessary.
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- No REAL ID? TSA’s new rules and fees could change how you fly in the U.S. Miami Herald
- TSA says Pennsylvanians have a choice: $30 to fly with Real ID or this fee at the gate Centre Daily Times
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