Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of passports. Passport books are valid for air travel and all international trips, while passport cards only cover land ...

As passengers plan their travels for the new year and ensure they have the right identification for their flights, it can get confusing to understand what types of IDs work for what types of travel.

WASHINGTON – As many Americans across the nation are rushing to obtain their REAL ID license, some are choosing to opt out by either using their valid passport as their preferred form of ID for travel ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

Americans without a REAL ID or updated passport will have the option to fly in the new year, but they'll have to pay extra. The Transportation Security Administration announced a new temporary option ...

Which one should you get? It all depends on where you want to go and how you prefer to get there—by air, land, or sea. Passport books are valid for air travel and all international trips, while ...

It's true: you can use a passport as a Real ID. But they're not interchangeable. No form of Real ID, other than a passport, can be used as a passport. With Real ID enforcement starting in May 2025, ...