Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego explains the upcoming deadline to get a Real ID during a news conference at Phoenix Sky Harbor ...

Airport lines have a way of turning small paperwork misunderstandings into full-body panic. Since May 7, 2025, REAL ID has mattered more at TSA checkpoints, yet many travelers still treat the ...

When the REAL ID enforcement rolled out in 2025 (after multiple extensions), many Americans faced new hurdles: a standard driver's license no longer sufficed for domestic air travel or access to ...

As passengers plan their travels for the new year and ensure they have the right identification for their flights, it can get confusing to understand what types of IDs work for what types of travel.

For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...

If you’re planning domestic travel this year, a REAL ID isn’t the only ticket through TSA. Depending on your travel goals, a passport might be your best bet. For nearly two decades, the federal ...

Passengers and crew walk to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, on November 26, 2025.