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DHS chief says travelers without REAL ID will still fly

Flying out of Indianapolis without REAL ID? Don't fret — the airport isn't turning people away

For the time being, passengers are able to fly either with a passport or by going through additional screening. Operations ran smoothly Wednesday morning.

The New York Times · 1h

Real ID Finally Comes to Airports Across the U.S.

Many fliers showed up early for extra screening or brought passports, smoothing the rollout of the long-postponed requirements. Those who didn’t have Real IDs got a warning.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

'People will be allowed to fly': DHS chief says travelers without REAL ID will still fly

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said travelers without a REAL ID will still be able to fly. Many still scrambled to get the ID card.

Real ID deadline has arrived. Here's what to know.

New York Magazine · 50m

The Real ID Deadline Ended Up Not Mattering

As the enforcement of the federal Real ID law went into effect Wednesday, many travelers were let off with a warning about their noncompliant cards.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 3h

The REAL ID Deadline Is Really Here. Here’s What It Means for You.

Domestic fliers will need the ID or an approved alternative to get through airport security. Otherwise, they face extra scrutiny

CBS News on MSN · 4h

The Real ID deadline has arrived. Here's what to know.

After nearly 20 years of delays, the Real ID deadline is finally here. Beginning May 7, Americans planning to travel domestically are required to use the enhanced form of identification. The Transportation Security Administration said it will no longer accept IDs that don't comply with Real ID requirements.

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Real ID era at NYC's LaGuardia Airport begins with angst for some travelers

At LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday, travelers got a taste of what their Real ID experience will be like for years to come ...

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Flight passengers warn of ‘REAL ID apocalypse’ while others acknowledge Americans can still fly

REAL ID implementation is sparking debate among travelers. While TSA requires compliant IDs for air travel, passengers ...

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No star on your license? These flyers tried their luck on the first day of REAL ID

While the scene at multiple airports around the country seems calm, not everyone is ready. Parker Schulte arrived ...

The REAL ID deadline is here. Here's what's happening at John Glenn Columbus Airport

The first day of the TSA's REAL ID requirement is here. So far, things are going smoothly at the Columbus airport, according ...

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This is deadline day for the Real ID. Will travelers be met with airport delays?

After two decades marked by delays, Americans hoping to board an airplane for a domestic flight on Wednesday will need a Real ...

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REAL ID enforcement has 'been very smooth' across the nation: Live updates

After years of delays, the REAL ID deadline officially arrived, and travelers across the country are navigating new rules and ...

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Real ID is now required to fly in the US. How the first day went at Sky Harbor

Real ID took effect on May 7, 2025, after years of delays. This is what the first day of enforcement looked like.

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How many Americans are actually ready for REAL ID? Compliance crosses partisan, geographic bounds

Americans are scrambling to get compliant with REAL ID ahead of its May 7 deadline, 20 years after George Bush signed the law ...

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Real ID deadline: Here’s how you can still fly without having to upgrade your ID

There are a handful of other documents you can produce that will allow you to board domestic flights in the U.S.

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REAL ID enforcement begins: 5 things to know on Alabama’s STAR ID deadline

Alabama STAR IDs will look like traditional driver licenses except with a gold star in the upper left corners.

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DHS chief says travelers without REAL ID will still fly

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