After driver's licenses and other state-issued forms of ID were required to meet REAL ID standards to fly in May, reports emerged of American military retirees facing additional screening at airports.

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA ...

As of Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States.

Most travelers don’t know about this cheaper, TSA-approved ID — but it could save you time, money and stress when new airport rules take effect in May.

Real ID deadline is May 7, 2025. You'll need it to fly domestically, but there are other documents that are acceptable in the meantime.

REAL ID enforcement in the United States is just two days away and many people still have questions regarding the process.

California Real ID travel requirements begin in May 2025. How long does it take card to arrive in mail after applying? Can you fly with temporary identification?

Last week, TSA debunked a rumor that claimed airport security agents would accept the grocery store membership card in place of a Real ID.

Visitor (s) requesting access without a REAL ID Act compliant form of identification or cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents as listed above are subject to denial of access.

Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card will be required for air travel and access to certain federal facilities.

REAL ID documents establish a right to lawful residency in the U.S., so undocumented immigrants do not qualify.