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.
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Real ID driver’s license will soon be mandatory for U.S. domestic flights

Ohioans with upcoming travel plans should double-check their driver's licenses before May 7, 2025, as all U.S. air passengers ...
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REAL ID: Do I need one to take a cruise? Can I use one instead of a passport?

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 ...
USA Today

How do you get a REAL ID? Not having one could soon cost you $45

For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...
Fox 5 San Diego

TSA proposes $18 fee in new program for travelers without REAL IDs

(NEXSTAR) — Back in May, after several years of delays, authorities began imposing the REAL ID requirement to board flights and enter nuclear power plants and certain federal buildings. While ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Real ID latest: TSA adds security fee for those flying without acceptable identification

The TSA has introduced a new $45 fee for those traveling without a REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026. The REAL ID compliance was implemented in May after years of delay. A REAL ID-compliant driver’s ...