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.

Travelers without a REAL ID can still fly after this week's deadline but may face extra screening. Passports and tribal IDs will still be accepted; 81% of Americans already have a REAL ID. Millions ...

Real ID cards have enhanced security features and carry a gold star in the upper right-hand corner. It took until 2020 for all 50 states to comply with the 2005 Real ID Act, which stiffened and ...

HOUSTON — The May 7 REAL ID deadline is quickly approaching, and many travelers are wondering: If I have a U.S. passport, do I still need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight? The short answer: No. A ...

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.

If you’ve traveled over the holiday season through a U.S. airport, you will have likely had to show either a REAL ID or a passport when going through security. For those not familiar with the REAL ID ...