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TSA to charge $45 fee for air travelers without REAL ID

TSA is now making travelers pay this $45 fee for not having a REAL ID — do you agree with their logic?

Starting Feb. 1, travelers who show up at airport security without a REAL ID will have to pay $45 to the TSA Confirm ID Program — or can't fly at all.

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TSA could hit some travelers with a new $45 fee

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TSA Now Charging $45 Fee For Travelers Without REAL ID

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TSA to charge California fliers $45 for without REAL ID on Feb. 1

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, TSA may charge a $45 fee to get through security for travelers without a Real ID or other accepted identification.

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New TSA fee takes effect for travelers without a Real ID

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No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID

Niners Wire

TSA launches Confirm.ID. It costs $45 if you don't have Real ID

A new alternative identity verification program for flyers without Real ID began Feb. 1. TSA urges Arizonans to get Real IDs before their travels.

Flying next week? This mistake could cost you $45 under a new TSA policy

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

Los Angeles Times

Flying without a Real ID or passport? It’ll cost you $45 soon

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Starting Feb. 1, air travelers who try to board without a Real ID or other TSA-approved ID will be subject to a new screening process and a fee of $45. The new screening ...

Men's Journal

TSA Explains Process for Flying With Lost ID

You generally need proper REAL ID-compliant identification to get through the TSA security checkpoint at the airport. However, there are ways for the TSA to make an exception if you find yourself on vacation without your ID. It’s not exactly uncommon for ...