A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1

Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification ...
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Don’t have Real ID? How to pay TSA’s new security fee ahead of time

As of Feb. 1, 2026, travelers without a Real ID or passport are required to pay a fee to get through TSA airport security. Here’s what to know — and how to pay ahead of time.

What to know about Real ID requirements as TSA set to enforce new fee on February 1

People traveling within the United States will face a new $45 fee if they don't have proper identification, such as REAL ID, ...
USA Today

TSA to charge $18 to get through security? Maybe. Here's what we know

The TSA has proposed an $18 fee at security checkpoints for travelers who forget their Real ID or passport at the airport. This fee would cover the cost of a new biometric kiosk system to verify a ...