NEW YORK - After nearly 20 years of delays, the deadline to obtain a Real ID for your license is finally here, meaning air travelers need the identification to board domestic flights and gain entrance ...

For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...

Starting February 1, 2026, travelers will need a Real ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights in the U.S.

The long-delayed Real ID requirement officially takes effect today, May 7, 2025, marking the culmination of a security initiative that began nearly 20 years ago. This federal mandate, which requires ...

The TSA has "appropriate flexibility" to enforce REAL IDs for up to two years. Passengers without REAL IDs may still be able to fly with another approved document. The REAL ID deadline is May 7. REAL ...