Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the airport.

When the REAL ID enforcement rolled out in 2025 (after multiple extensions), many Americans faced new hurdles: a standard driver's license no longer sufficed for domestic air travel or access to ...

Starting May 7, air travelers will need a Real ID-compliant driver license or identification card, or an acceptable alternative like a passport. Real ID-compliant cards are marked with a star marking ...

As the Trump administration continues to ramp up immigration enforcement across the country, more American travelers are relying on documents such as passport cards to prove citizenship. There have ...

If you’re planning domestic travel this year, a REAL ID isn’t the only ticket through TSA. Depending on your travel goals, a passport might be your best bet. For nearly two decades, the federal ...

Aer Lingus will require passengers to show a valid passport or Irish Passport Card for Ireland-UK flights starting February ...

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