Starting Feb. 1, 2026, TSA will launch a new $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID.

Traveling without a REAL ID? You'll have to pay fees starting in February.

Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.

TSA Confirm.ID will verify the identities of travelers who want to fly without a Real ID. It's expensive. What to know about ...

The Transportation Security Administration announced Monday that starting in February, U.S. air travelers who don't have a ...

On top of the extra costs, travelers without a Real ID could also face delays getting through security, the agency said.

Starting in February 2026, TSA will fine travelers if they attempt to fly without a REAL ID or a compliant ID nationally, ...

The TSA announced Monday that fliers who don't have an acceptable REAL ID or passport can pay a $45 fee and use Confirm.ID to ...

The majority of travelers are already in compliance, but for those that aren't, flying may be costly.

The TSA began imposing an $18 fee starting Nov. 20 for passengers traveling without a REAL ID or passport. The TSA said the ...

The new policy will go into effect in February 2026 ...

The fees will come into effect next year.