USA TODAY on MSN

DHS won't accept a REAL ID in lieu of a passport

Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

Why 6% of travelers could soon have to pay $45 for TSA screening

The TSA says 6% of travelers still aren't using REAL ID-compliant documents at airports and warns they'll have to pay a new ...

Can I use my passport instead of Real ID? What to know when flying

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the ...
Buzz60 on MSN

Your driver’s license will cost you $45 at TSA starting Feb. 1

The countdown to February 1, 2026, signals a major change for U.S. air travelers. Starting that day, the Transportation ...
Modern Teen on MSN

Real ID isn’t a passport replacement. Here’s where travelers get it wrong

REAL ID clears TSA for domestic trips, but it is not a passport. Knowing the difference prevents last-minute chaos at gates.
Lehigh Valley Live

REAL ID won’t replace your passport. Here’s why

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 ...
WMUR

Can I still get a passport or driver's license during the government shutdown?

U.S. congressional lawmakers have failed to agree on a spending package for the new fiscal year, which triggered a federal government shutdown on Wednesday.Many Americans are wondering how the ...