REAL ID Deadline Approaches Amid Long Lines
As the REAL ID deadline approaches, travelers without compliant identification will still be allowed to fly after additional identity checks, according to Homeland Security. Despite 81% compliance, many are waiting hours for their IDs, with officials urging the public to prepare for air travel and federal facility access. While some states have extended DMV hours, criticism exists regarding the necessity of this identification system, with some travelers opting to use passports instead.
