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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 MIN

No REAL ID? TSA Will Charge You $45

from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris

The Transportation Security Administration says travelers who arrive at airport checkpoints without a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification will soon face a $45 fee. Starting Feb. 1, passengers without proper ID will still be allowed to fly after completing an additional identity verification process and paying the fee. The policy follows years of delayed enforcement of the REAL ID Act, which was passed in 2005. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Transportation Security Administration says travelers who arrive at airport checkpoints without a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification will soon face a $45 fee. Starting Feb. 1, passengers without proper ID will still be allowed to fly after completing an additional identity verification process and paying the fee. The policy follows years of delayed enforcement of the REAL ID Act, which was passed in 2005. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter

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