The countdown to February 1, 2026, signals a major change for U.S. air travelers. Starting that day, the Transportation Security Administration will charge $45 to anyone arriving at airport security ...

Here's what you should do to avoid being turned away at the gate.

On May 7, 2025, flyers traveling domestically officially needed to have a real-ID compliant driver's license, or a passport.

The new policy will help cover the cost of verifying the identity of travelers with insufficient ID, the TSA says.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michigan travelers who can't show acceptable Real ID-complaint identification at the airport will soon have to verify their ...