US EditionNo REAL ID yet? You can still fly out of Memphis airport but it'll cost you
TSA charges a $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID to cover extra identity verification; about 94-95% of people already have compliant IDs, officials said.
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Since February 1, 2026, people who attempt to board a plane in the United States without a Real ID or other acceptable document will have to pay $45. The measure was announced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as part of a new security procedure that will be applied at the country's airports.The new system, called TSA Confirm.ID, will be available only to those who do not present a valid identification and want to travel.The fa…
TSA to charge $45 identity verification fee for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI)— Travelers flying out of Barkley Regional Airport are advised that beginning Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will charge a $45 identity verification fee for passengers who arrive at a security checkpoint without a REAL ID–compliant form of identification. The fee covers additional identity verification required before a passenger can be cleared to fly. Airport officials said the change is not expected to c…
TSA’s Controversial $45 Fee for ID-Free Air Travel Sparks Legal Battle Over Regulatory Authority
The Transportation Security Administration has quietly introduced a $45 fee for passengers who wish to fly without presenting identification, a move that has ignited fierce debate among regulatory experts, privacy advocates, and travelers who question both the legality and necessity of the charge. According to Frommers, regulatory expert John Ohlendorf has declared the fee illegal, arguing that the TSA lacks the statutory authority to impose suc…
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