Forgot your ID at the airport? That mistake could now cost you $45 — and maybe your flight.  Find out what Houston travelers ...

The federal REAL ID requirement, first passed in 2005, officially took effect in May 2025 after years of delays. That means state-issued driver's licenses and IDs that aren't REAL ID–compliant are no ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may charge passengers $18 if they show up at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification, such as a passport or REAL ID. The ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a significant policy change that directly impacts air travel for any passenger not presenting a REAL ID or other acceptable ...

If you plan to jet off this summer, you'll need to make sure you have the proper ID. The deadline to get a Real ID is now just weeks away. Starting on May 7, any ID or Drivers License that hasn't been ...

Air travelers without a REAL ID or passport could be required to pay a fee to get through airport security. Under the "technology-enabled" program, a traveler would ...

Virginia Allen is a senior news producer for The Daily Signal and host of "The Daily Signal Podcast" and "Problematic Women." Send an email to Virginia. The Transportation Security Administration is ...

The TSA is proposing an $18 fee for travelers who arrive at airport security without a REAL ID or valid passport. This non-refundable fee would cover the cost of a new biometric identity verification ...