Starting February 1, travelers without a Real ID or passport will pay a $45 fee to fly, according to a new TSA policy.

Airline travelers without a Real ID will pay a $45 fee to pass through security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.

Around 94% of all travelers already have a REAL ID. TSA hopes the new measure will convince the rest to get one.

With the holiday travel season underway, here's what to know about new REAL ID requirements and when the fee kicks in.

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TSA will charge $45 for travelers without REAL ID from February 2026, marking a major identity compliance shift.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new program called the Modernized Alternative Identity Verification. This is an operational adaptation which builds upon current ...

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TSA will soon charge travelers without Real ID $45 to use an optional, alternative system to verify their identity at airport security checkpoints, the federal agency said on its website. The option ...