As of May 7, 2025, every traveler over the age of 18 must present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card (or a valid passport or passport card) to board a commercial aircraft ...

Real ID cards have enhanced security features and carry a gold star in the upper right-hand corner. It took until 2020 for all 50 states to comply with the 2005 Real ID Act, which stiffened and ...

Yes, you can use a passport to board a domestic flight instead of a REAL ID. The TSA also lists several other forms of identification that are accepted on domestic flights: If you do not have a valid ...

HOUSTON — The May 7 REAL ID deadline is quickly approaching, and many travelers are wondering: If I have a U.S. passport, do I still need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight? The short answer: No. A ...

As of today, May 7, 2025, the long-awaited REAL ID requirement is officially in effect across the United States. After years of delays and mounting anticipation, travelers must now show a REAL ...

There's only one week left before fines begin for non-compliance with REAL ID. Starting Feb. 1, all Maryland travelers ...