Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

The deadline for REAL ID, May 7, is approaching fast, and if you're looking to get away for a quick vacation, you'll need one to fly. But are there any alternative forms of identification allowed? The ...

Traveling without a REAL ID will soon cost you $45. The Transportation Security Administration announced Dec. 1 that 94% of ...

With less than four weeks remaining before a significant policy change takes effect at airport security checkpoints ...

Sometimes life can get in the way of important deadlines or sweeping changes in laws when traveling. Most people get their driver's license and only go to the RMV every five years to get it renewed, ...

Passports, passport cards and Global Entry cards are all acceptable forms of ID if you don't have a Real ID. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click ...

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A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.