Starting Feb. 1, 2026, travelers who do not present a REAL ID at a TSA checkpoint will be required to pay a $45 fee to fly.

TSA advised RDU travelers to pack for checkpoints and avoid prohibited items Avoid wrapped gifts; foods may be inspected; liquids over 3.4 oz must be checked TSA will charge a $45 fee starting Feb. 1 ...

Traveling without a REAL ID? You'll have to pay fees starting in February. Travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, the ...

The Transportation Security Administration announced a proposal to implement an $18 fee for air travelers who arrive at security checkpoints without a REAL ID or other approved identification. The new ...