A viral post showing a Waffle House employee ID prompted the TSA to officially state that such identification cards are not accepted as alternatives to REAL ID for air travel.

A major transformation in domestic air travel within the United States has officially taken flight as the REAL ID Act moves ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Most airports around the United States operated smoothly as new REAL ID requirements took effect Wednesday because travelers without the updated document were still allowed to ...

As of May 7, a Real ID-compliant license is needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options like a passport or enhanced driver's license.

You can still fly domestically without a REAL ID, but you may face additional screening measures.

Q: Do I need a REAL ID or can my Department of Defense (DoD) identification can be used in its place? − Victor T. A: As you know, the REAL ID requirements began on May 7, 2025.

Since launching its new online passport renewal system, the US State Department has dramatically reduced processing times.

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For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain ...

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Air travelers in the U.S. will no longer be required to remove their shoes at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ...