As of February 1, the TSA charges travelers $45 to attempt security clearance without a REAL ID or passport through the new ConfirmID program. But even the fee doesn’t guarantee you’ll actually get through security, and you can expect significant delays.
The fee is intended to shift costs from taxpayers to non-compliant travelers, TSA officials said. The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 with an original deadline of 2008, which was repeatedly postponed over nearly two decades.
But now it’s official. For business travelers who rely on tight schedules, the message is clear: get your REAL ID now. The requirement went into effect in May for all U.S. air travelers age 18 and older, identified by a gold star in the upper right corner of compliant permits.
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As of February 1, the TSA charges travelers $45 to attempt security clearance without a REAL ID or passport through the new ConfirmID program. But even the fee doesn’t guarantee you’ll actually get through security, and you can expect significant delays.
The fee is intended to shift costs from taxpayers to non-compliant travelers, TSA officials said. The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 with an original deadline of 2008, which was repeatedly postponed over nearly two decades.
But now it’s official. For business travelers who rely on tight schedules, the message is clear: get your REAL ID now. The requirement went into effect in May for all U.S. air travelers age 18 and older, identified by a gold star in the upper right corner of compliant permits.
Read more
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