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Will my REAL ID replace my passport? Not exactly. What to know to fly

Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.
TravelPulse

No REAL ID Driver's License? These Alternative IDs Will Still Get You Through the TSA Checkpoint

With the REAL ID deadline just over two weeks away, it’s easy to feel stressed out about your next visit to the airport. Starting May 7, travelers who don’t have a REAL ID-compliant form of ...

Still don’t have a REAL ID? TSA will start charging flyers $45 starting Feb. 1

Flying without a REAL ID soon? TSA says travelers may pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1. Here’s how it works and what IDs are ...
Newsday

Here's what NYers need to know about REAL ID driver's licenses, Mobile ID

ALBANY — New Yorkers will need a REAL ID or enhanced driver's license, permit or nondriver identification card to travel by air within the United States beginning May 7. They can also use their ...