TSA Implements $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID

Travelers at airport security without a REAL ID or passport will incur a $45 fee starting February 1, as announced by the TSA. This fee aims to cover the costs of identity verification processes, which may involve biometric or biographic checks. Individuals must complete an online verification to gain access through checkpoints, with fees valid for up to ten days. Currently, approximately 94% of travelers already use a compliant form of identification.

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