As REAL ID deadline nears, here's how travelers can avoid the $45 fee

Traveling without a REAL ID -compliant document will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced ...
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Before you travel: How to dodge the $45 fee as REAL ID gets closer

Flying without a REAL ID or other accepted ID after Feb 1, 2026, means paying a $45 fee unless you carry a passport.

No REAL ID? Expect a $45 fee at airport security starting Feb. 1

Starting February 1, travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification will incur a $45 fee at airport ...