The REAL ID Act took effect last May. Some travelers still aren't complying, and now they have to pay for it.

The TSA will charge travelers a $45 fee if you don't have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID like a passport starting Feb. 1.

TSA has introduced a new fee for flyers who do not comply with REAL ID in 2026. Based on flight data, here's how many passengers might be affected by this.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with revisions to how it collects and manages identity information from air travelers.

No one wants to deal with the inconvenience of long lines every time you have a flight to catch. Instead, you can take a leisurely stroll through airport security by enrolling in TSA PreCheck. This trusted traveler program allows people to access a ...

The Department of Homeland Security is considering updates to how it verifies identity and conducts security threat assessments for PreCheck applicants.

You can pay the fee using your phone after arriving at the airport, but you'll have to leave the security queue to do so. "The payment process is not onerous, but take care of it before you get here because you're standing in line,